Where is NGC4490 right now?
NGC4490 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although NGC4490 is currently 43° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC4490 will be 25° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC4490 will be 25° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC4490 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC4490 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC4490 is near 18:00: 29° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC4490 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC4490 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 29° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC4490
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Direction | north-west (305°) |
| Magnitude | 9.7 |
NGC4490 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC4490
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Azimuth | 305° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 82° | 55° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 83° | 313° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 73° | 291° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 62° | 290° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 51° | 293° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 40° | 297° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 29° | 302° | north-west | Best view | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 20° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 11° | 315° | north-west | Visible | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 3° | 323° | north-west | Very low | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -4° | 332° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -8° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -11° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -11° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -9° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -4° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -3° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 1° | 34° | north-east | Very low | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 2° | 36° | north-east | Very low | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 4° | 39° | north-east | Very low | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 8° | 42° | north-east | Very low | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 10° | 44° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 19° | 51° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 28° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 39° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 50° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 61° | 70° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 72° | 69° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 83° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 30m | +41° 38′ |