Where is NGC4236 right now?
NGC4236 is located in the constellation Draco. Although NGC4236 is currently 49° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:24 local time. At that moment, NGC4236 will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 17:24 local time. At that moment, NGC4236 will be 26° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC4236 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC4236 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC4236 is near 04:52: 41° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC4236 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC4236 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC4236
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Direction | north-west (340°) |
| Magnitude | 9.8 |
NGC4236 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC4236
| Time | 17:24 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 26° |
| Azimuth | 340° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC4236 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.
NGC4236 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 17, 12:00 | 53° | 340° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 13:00 | 48° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 14:00 | 43° | 334° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 15:00 | 38° | 334° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 16:00 | 33° | 335° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 17:00 | 28° | 338° | north-west | Twilight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 18:00 | 24° | 342° | north-west | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 19:00 | 21° | 346° | north-west | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 20:00 | 18° | 351° | north | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 21:00 | 17° | 357° | north | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 22:00 | 17° | 2° | north | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 17, 23:00 | 18° | 7° | north | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 00:00 | 20° | 13° | north-east | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 01:00 | 23° | 17° | north-east | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 02:00 | 27° | 21° | north-east | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 03:00 | 32° | 24° | north-east | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 36° | 26° | north-east | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 04:00 | 37° | 26° | north-east | Visible | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 04:22 — Twilight end | 39° | 26° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 04:52 — Civil sunrise | 41° | 26° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 05:00 | 42° | 26° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 05:20 — Sunrise | 44° | 26° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 06:00 | 47° | 25° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 07:00 | 52° | 21° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 08:00 | 55° | 15° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 09:00 | 58° | 6° | north | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 10:00 | 58° | 356° | north | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 11:00 | 56° | 347° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |
| Oct 18, 12:00 | 52° | 340° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 16m | +69° 27′ |