Where is NGC3318 right now?
NGC3318 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 31° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 11.50.

Where and When to Look for NGC3318 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC3318 is near 06:00: 28° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Twilight.

How NGC3318 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC3318 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 47° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC3318 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3318
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -44° |
| Direction | south-west (206°) |
| Magnitude | 11.5 |
NGC3318 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3318
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -44° |
| Azimuth | 206° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3318 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.
NGC3318 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 27, 12:00 | 34° | 215° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 13:00 | 24° | 222° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 14:00 | 14° | 226° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 15:00 | 3° | 228° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 16:00 | -9° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 17:00 | -20° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 18:00 | -30° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 18:49 — Sunset | -38° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 19:00 | -39° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 19:11 — Civil sunset | -41° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 19:36 — Twilight start | -44° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 20:00 | -46° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | -46° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 21:00 | -50° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 22:00 | -49° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 27, 23:00 | -44° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 00:00 | -36° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 01:00 | -26° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 02:00 | -15° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 03:00 | -4° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 04:00 | 7° | 132° | south-east | Very low | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 05:00 | 18° | 135° | south-east | Visible | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | 24° | 138° | south-east | Visible | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 06:00 | 28° | 140° | south-east | Visible | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 06:00 — Twilight end | 28° | 140° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | 32° | 143° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 06:47 — Sunrise | 35° | 146° | south-east | Twilight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 07:00 | 37° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 08:00 | 44° | 160° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 09:00 | 47° | 176° | south | Daylight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 10:00 | 46° | 192° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 11:00 | 41° | 206° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |
| Oct 28, 12:00 | 33° | 216° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 37m | −41° 37′ |