Where is NGC3446 right now?
NGC3446 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC3446 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC3446 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC3446 is near 11:00: 7° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC3446 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC3446 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 7° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3446
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Direction | south-west (239°) |
NGC3446 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3446
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -40° |
| Azimuth | 239° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3446 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.
NGC3446 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 6° | 191° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 3° | 201° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -2° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -9° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -17° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -26° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -36° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -46° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -57° | 242° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -67° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -77° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -82° | 173° | south | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -75° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -65° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -55° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -44° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -42° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -36° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -34° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -31° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -27° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -24° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -16° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -8° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -1° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 4° | 161° | south-east | Daylight | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 7° | 171° | south | Daylight | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 7° | 181° | south | Daylight | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 6° | 192° | south-west | Daylight | 10h 52m | −45° 08′ |