Where is NGC3550 right now?
NGC3550 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although NGC3550 is currently 33° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC3550 will be 4° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC3550 will be 4° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC3550 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC3550 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC3550 is near 18:00: 9° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Very low.
How NGC3550 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC3550 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 9° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3550
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Direction | north-west (303°) |
NGC3550 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3550
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Azimuth | 303° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3550 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.
NGC3550 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 77° | 231° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 66° | 256° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 55° | 268° | west | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 43° | 277° | west | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 31° | 284° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 20° | 292° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 9° | 300° | north-west | Very low | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -1° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -10° | 318° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -17° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -22° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -24° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -23° | 11° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -19° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -13° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -5° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -3° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 2° | 55° | north-east | Very low | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 4° | 57° | north-east | Very low | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 7° | 59° | north-east | Very low | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 12° | 63° | north-east | Twilight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 15° | 65° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 26° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 38° | 80° | east | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 49° | 88° | east | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 61° | 98° | east | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 73° | 115° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 81° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 77° | 234° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 10m | +28° 46′ |