Where is NGC3242 right now?
NGC3242 is located in the constellation Hydra. Although NGC3242 is currently 3° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track NGC3242 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC3242 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC3242 is near 10:00: 34° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC3242 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC3242 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 34° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3242
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -35° |
| Direction | west (272°) |
| Magnitude | 7.7 |
NGC3242 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3242
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -35° |
| Azimuth | 272° |
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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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 30° | 205° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 24° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 15° | 232° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 5° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -6° | 251° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -17° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -29° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -41° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -53° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -63° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -70° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -70° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -62° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -52° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -40° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -28° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -25° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -19° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -16° | 101° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -13° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -8° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -5° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 6° | 119° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 16° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 24° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 31° | 156° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 34° | 173° | south | Daylight | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 33° | 190° | south | Daylight | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 30° | 206° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 24m | −18° 38′ |