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Where is NGC3242 right now?

NGC3242 is located in the constellation Hydra. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where is NGC3242 right now?

Where and When to Look for NGC3242 Tonight

The highest sampled position of NGC3242 is near 06:00: 42° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Visible.
NGC3242 tonight

How NGC3242 Moves Across the Sky

During this 24-hour period, NGC3242 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 70° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.

Track NGC3242 position throughout the night

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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3242

ConstellationHydra
Elevation-64°
Directionsouth-west (228°)
Magnitude7.7

NGC3242 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC3242

Time19:36
Latitude1.35208
Longitude103.82
Elevation-64°
Azimuth228°
Here you can see the current position of NGC3242 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.

NGC3242 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Oct 29, 12:0041°243°south-westDaylight10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 13:0028°248°south-westDaylight10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 14:0014°250°south-westDaylight10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 15:00-1°251°south-westBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 16:00-15°251°south-westBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 17:00-29°249°south-westBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 18:00-43°245°south-westBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset-54°239°south-westBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 19:00-56°237°south-westBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset-59°235°south-westBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start-64°228°south-westBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 20:00-68°219°south-westBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts-68°218°south-westBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 21:00-73°178°southBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 22:00-67°140°south-eastBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 29, 23:00-55°122°south-eastBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 00:00-42°114°south-eastBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 01:00-28°110°south-eastBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 02:00-14°109°south-eastBelow horizon10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 03:000°109°south-eastVery low10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 04:0014°110°south-eastVisible10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 05:0029°112°south-eastVisible10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends37°115°south-eastVisible10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 06:0042°117°south-eastVisible10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end42°117°south-eastVisible10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise48°120°south-eastTwilight10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise53°124°south-eastTwilight10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 07:0055°126°south-eastDaylight10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 08:0066°146°south-eastDaylight10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 09:0070°183°southDaylight10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 10:0065°218°south-westDaylight10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 11:0053°235°south-westDaylight10h 24m−18° 38′
Oct 30, 12:0040°244°south-westDaylight10h 24m−18° 38′