Where is NGC3991 right now?
NGC3991 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although NGC3991 is currently 61° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC3991 will be 14° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC3991 will be 14° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC3991 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC3991 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC3991 is near 18:00: 19° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC3991 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC3991 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 19° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3991
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 14° |
| Direction | north-west (300°) |
NGC3991 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3991
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 14° |
| Azimuth | 300° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3991 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.
NGC3991 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 85° | 176° | south | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 77° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 65° | 267° | west | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 53° | 276° | west | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 41° | 283° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 30° | 290° | north-west | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 19° | 297° | north-west | Best view | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 9° | 304° | north-west | Very low | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -1° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -9° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -15° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -19° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -20° | 0° | north | Below horizon | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -19° | 14° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -15° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -9° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -7° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -3° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -0° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 2° | 50° | north-east | Very low | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 6° | 54° | north-east | Very low | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 9° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 19° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 30° | 70° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 42° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 53° | 84° | east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 65° | 93° | east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 77° | 109° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 85° | 186° | south | Daylight | 11h 57m | +32° 20′ |