Where is NGC3231 right now?
NGC3231 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although NGC3231 is currently 46° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC3231 will be 24° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC3231 will be 24° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC3231 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC3231 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC3231 is near 04:16: 33° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC3231 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC3231 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3231
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Direction | north-west (338°) |
NGC3231 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3231
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 24° |
| Azimuth | 338° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3231 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.
NGC3231 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 58° | 344° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 54° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 48° | 332° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 43° | 330° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 37° | 331° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 31° | 333° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 26° | 336° | north-west | Twilight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 22° | 340° | north-west | Visible | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 18° | 345° | north-west | Visible | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 16° | 351° | north | Visible | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 14° | 357° | north | Visible | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 14° | 3° | north | Visible | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 16° | 9° | north | Visible | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 18° | 15° | north-east | Visible | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 22° | 20° | north-east | Visible | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 26° | 24° | north-east | Visible | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 27° | 25° | north-east | Visible | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 30° | 27° | north-east | Visible | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 31° | 27° | north-east | Twilight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 33° | 28° | north-east | Twilight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 35° | 29° | north-east | Twilight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 37° | 29° | north-east | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 43° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 49° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 54° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 58° | 16° | north-east | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 60° | 5° | north | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 60° | 354° | north | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 58° | 343° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 26m | +66° 48′ |