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.
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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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
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | north-west (295°) |
| Magnitude | 9.2 |
NGC4631 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC4631
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 295° |
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
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 79° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 84° | 212° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 74° | 258° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 62° | 270° | west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 50° | 278° | west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 39° | 285° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 27° | 292° | north-west | Best view | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 16° | 299° | north-west | Visible | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 6° | 307° | north-west | Very low | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -3° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -10° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -16° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -19° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -20° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -18° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -13° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -12° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -8° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -6° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -4° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -0° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 2° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 12° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 22° | 65° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 33° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 45° | 79° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 57° | 86° | east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 69° | 95° | east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 80° | 116° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 42m | +32° 32′ |