Where is NGC4656 right now?
NGC4656 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although NGC4656 is currently 71° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC4656 will be 22° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC4656 will be 22° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track NGC4656 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC4656 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC4656 is near 18:00: 27° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC4656 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC4656 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 NGC4656
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Direction | north-west (294°) |
NGC4656 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC4656
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 22° |
| Azimuth | 294° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC4656 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.
NGC4656 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 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 84° | 207° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 74° | 256° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 62° | 269° | west | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 51° | 277° | west | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 39° | 284° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 27° | 291° | north-west | Best view | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 17° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 6° | 306° | north-west | Very low | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -3° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -10° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -16° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -20° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -20° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -18° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -14° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -12° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -9° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -7° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -5° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -1° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 1° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 11° | 58° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 22° | 65° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 33° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 44° | 79° | east | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 56° | 86° | east | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 68° | 96° | east | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 80° | 117° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 43m | +32° 10′ |