Where is NGC3228 right now?
NGC3228 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC3228 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC3228 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC3228 is near 10:00: 1° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC3228 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC3228 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 1° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3228
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Direction | south-west (231°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
NGC3228 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3228
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Azimuth | 231° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3228 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
NGC3228 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -1° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -11° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -17° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -25° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -34° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -43° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -52° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -61° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -69° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -75° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -74° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -68° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -59° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -50° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -41° | 130° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -39° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -34° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -32° | 134° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -29° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -25° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -23° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -16° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -9° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -4° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -1° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 1° | 177° | south | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 1° | 186° | south | Daylight | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -2° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 21m | −51° 43′ |