Where is NGC3406 right now?
NGC3406 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although NGC3406 is currently 38° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC3406 will be 16° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC3406 will be 16° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC3406 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC3406 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC3406 is near 04:16: 23° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC3406 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC3406 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 23° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3406
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Direction | north-west (323°) |
NGC3406 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3406
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 323° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3406 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.
NGC3406 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 72° | 325° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 64° | 312° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 55° | 308° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 45° | 308° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 36° | 311° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 27° | 315° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 19° | 320° | north-west | Twilight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 12° | 327° | north-west | Visible | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 6° | 334° | north-west | Very low | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 2° | 342° | north-west | Very low | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -1° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -2° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -0° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 3° | 19° | north-east | Very low | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 7° | 27° | north-east | Very low | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 14° | 35° | north-east | Visible | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 15° | 36° | north-east | Visible | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 19° | 40° | north-east | Visible | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 21° | 41° | north-east | Twilight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 23° | 43° | north-east | Twilight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 27° | 45° | north-east | Twilight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 29° | 46° | north-east | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 38° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 47° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 57° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 66° | 46° | north-east | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 73° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 76° | 355° | north | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 72° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 10h 51m | +51° 01′ |