Where is NGC4609 right now?
NGC4609 is located in the constellation CRUX. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC4609 Tonight
NGC4609 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 13° below the horizon near 05:00.
How NGC4609 Moves Across the Sky
NGC4609 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 13° toward the south.
Track NGC4609 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC4609
| Constellation | Crux |
| Elevation | -50° |
| Direction | south-east (144°) |
| Magnitude | 6.9 |
NGC4609 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC4609
| Time | 20:54 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -50° |
| Azimuth | 144° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC4609 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.
NGC4609 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -40° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -47° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -53° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -60° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -65° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -67° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -66° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -62° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -56° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -50° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -43° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -36° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -30° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -27° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -24° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -24° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -21° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -20° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -19° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -16° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -14° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -13° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -13° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -15° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -18° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -23° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -28° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -34° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -40° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | −62° 59′ |