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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is NGC3581 right now?

NGC3581 is located in the constellation Carina. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Track NGC3581 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC3581 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC3581 Tonight

NGC3581 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 9° below the horizon near 11:00.

How NGC3581 Moves Across the Sky

NGC3581 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 9° toward the south.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3581

ConstellationCarina
Elevation-41°
Directionsouth-west (217°)

NGC3581 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC3581

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-41°
Azimuth217°
Here you can see the current position of NGC3581 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.

NGC3581 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:00-9°185°southBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 6, 13:00-11°192°south-westBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 6, 14:00-14°199°south-westBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 6, 15:00-19°205°south-westBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 6, 16:00-24°210°south-westBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 6, 17:00-30°214°south-westBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 6, 18:00-37°216°south-westBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 6, 19:00-45°217°south-westBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 6, 20:00-52°216°south-westBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 6, 21:00-58°210°south-westBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 6, 22:00-63°200°south-westBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 6, 23:00-66°184°southBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 00:00-65°167°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 01:00-61°154°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 02:00-55°146°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 03:00-48°143°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-46°143°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-42°143°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 04:00-41°143°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-39°143°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-35°144°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 05:00-34°145°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 06:00-27°148°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 07:00-21°153°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 08:00-16°158°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 09:00-12°164°south-eastBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 10:00-10°171°southBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 11:00-9°179°southBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′
Sep 7, 12:00-9°186°southBelow horizon11h 12m−61° 18′