Where is NGC3887 right now?
NGC3887 is located in the constellation Crater. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC3887 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC3887 is near 04:27: 9° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Very low.
How NGC3887 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC3887 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 36° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC3887 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3887
| Constellation | Crater |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Direction | north-west (309°) |
| Magnitude | 10.9 |
NGC3887 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3887
| Time | 19:12 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Azimuth | 309° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3887 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.
NGC3887 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 23, 12:00 | 19° | 229° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | 9° | 240° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -1° | 250° | south-west | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -13° | 259° | south-west | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -25° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -37° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -48° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -59° | 305° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -67° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | -69° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | -64° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | -54° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | -42° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | -31° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | -19° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | -7° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 4° | 115° | south-east | Very low | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 4° | 115° | south-east | Very low | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 9° | 119° | south-east | Very low | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 14° | 125° | south-east | Twilight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 15° | 125° | south-east | Twilight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 19° | 130° | south-east | Twilight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 24° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 31° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 35° | 168° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | 36° | 185° | south | Daylight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | 33° | 202° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | 27° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 19° | 230° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 47m | −16° 51′ |