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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 NGC4631 right now?

NGC4631 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although NGC4631 is currently 42° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC4631 will be 22° above the horizon toward the north-west.

Track NGC4631 Position Throughout the Night

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Time
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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC4631 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC4631 Tonight

The best observable position of NGC4631 is near 18:00: 27° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.

How NGC4631 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, NGC4631 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 27° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the south-east.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC4631

ConstellationCanes Venatici
Elevation22°
Directionnorth-west (295°)
Magnitude9.2

NGC4631 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC4631

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation22°
Azimuth295°
Here you can see the current position of NGC4631 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.

NGC4631 Position by Hour

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:0079°114°south-eastDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 6, 13:0084°212°south-westDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 6, 14:0074°258°south-westDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 6, 15:0062°270°westDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 6, 16:0050°278°westDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 6, 17:0039°285°north-westDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 6, 18:0027°292°north-westBest view12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 6, 19:0016°299°north-westVisible12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 6, 20:006°307°north-westVery low12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 6, 21:00-3°315°north-westBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 6, 22:00-10°326°north-westBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 6, 23:00-16°337°north-westBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 00:00-19°350°northBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 01:00-20°4°northBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 02:00-18°17°north-eastBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 03:00-13°29°north-eastBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-12°32°north-eastBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-8°37°north-eastBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 04:00-6°40°north-eastBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-4°43°north-eastBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-0°47°north-eastBelow horizon12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 05:002°49°north-eastDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 06:0012°58°north-eastDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 07:0022°65°north-eastDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 08:0033°72°north-eastDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 09:0045°79°north-eastDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 10:0057°86°eastDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 11:0069°95°eastDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′
Sep 7, 12:0080°116°south-eastDaylight12h 42m+32° 32′