Where is NGC4490 right now?
NGC4490 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although NGC4490 is currently 49° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for NGC4490 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC4490 is near 04:28: 35° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Visible.
How NGC4490 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC4490 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC4490 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC4490
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Direction | north-west (318°) |
| Magnitude | 9.7 |
NGC4490 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC4490
| Time | 17:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Azimuth | 318° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC4490 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.
NGC4490 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 24, 12:00 | 60° | 290° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 49° | 293° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 38° | 298° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 28° | 303° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 18° | 309° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 9° | 316° | north-west | Very low | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | 2° | 324° | north-west | Very low | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -4° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -9° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -11° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -11° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -8° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -3° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 3° | 37° | north-east | Very low | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 11° | 45° | north-east | Visible | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 20° | 52° | north-east | Visible | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 30° | 58° | north-east | Visible | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 30° | 58° | north-east | Visible | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 35° | 61° | north-east | Visible | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 40° | 63° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 40° | 63° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 45° | 65° | north-east | Twilight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 51° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 62° | 70° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 74° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 84° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | 81° | 303° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | 71° | 290° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | 59° | 291° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |