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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 NGC4490 right now?

NGC4490 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Track NGC4490 position throughout the night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC4490 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC4490 Tonight

The best observable position of NGC4490 is near 04:34: 18° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.

How NGC4490 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, NGC4490 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 18° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC4490

ConstellationCanes Venatici
Elevation-10°
Directionnorth-west (347°)
Magnitude9.7

NGC4490 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC4490

Time22:03
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-10°
Azimuth347°
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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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 27, 12:0080°299°north-westDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 27, 13:0069°290°north-westDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 27, 14:0058°291°north-westDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 27, 15:0046°294°north-westDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 27, 16:0036°299°north-westDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 27, 17:0026°304°north-westTwilight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 27, 18:0016°311°north-westVisible12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 27, 19:007°318°north-westVery low12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 27, 20:000°326°north-westVery low12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 27, 21:00-6°336°north-westBelow horizon12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 27, 22:00-9°347°north-westBelow horizon12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 27, 23:00-11°358°northBelow horizon12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 00:00-10°9°northBelow horizon12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 01:00-7°20°north-eastBelow horizon12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 02:00-2°30°north-eastBelow horizon12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 03:005°39°north-eastVery low12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 03:33 — Astronomical night ends9°44°north-eastVery low12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 04:0013°47°north-eastVisible12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 04:04 — Twilight end14°48°north-eastTwilight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 04:34 — Civil sunrise18°51°north-eastTwilight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 05:0022°54°north-eastTwilight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 05:02 — Sunrise23°54°north-eastTwilight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 06:0032°60°north-eastDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 07:0043°64°north-eastDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 08:0054°68°north-eastDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 09:0065°70°north-eastDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 10:0076°67°north-eastDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 11:0085°19°north-eastDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′
Sep 28, 12:0079°297°north-westDaylight12h 30m+41° 38′