Where is NGC7142 right now?
NGC7142 is located in the constellation Cepheus. Although NGC7142 is currently 38° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC7142 will be 50° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC7142 will be 50° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC7142 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC7142 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC7142 is near 22:00: 62° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC7142 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC7142 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 62° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7142
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 50° |
| Direction | north-east (29°) |
| Magnitude | 9.3 |
NGC7142 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7142
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 50° |
| Azimuth | 29° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC7142 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.
NGC7142 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 16° | 13° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 20° | 19° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 24° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 29° | 27° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 35° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 41° | 31° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 47° | 30° | north-east | Twilight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 53° | 27° | north-east | Visible | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 58° | 20° | north-east | Visible | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 61° | 10° | north | Visible | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 62° | 357° | north | Best view | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 60° | 345° | north-west | Visible | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 56° | 336° | north-west | Visible | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 50° | 331° | north-west | Visible | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 44° | 329° | north-west | Visible | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 38° | 329° | north-west | Visible | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 37° | 329° | north-west | Visible | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 34° | 330° | north-west | Visible | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 32° | 331° | north-west | Twilight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 31° | 332° | north-west | Twilight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 28° | 333° | north-west | Twilight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 27° | 334° | north-west | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 22° | 338° | north-west | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 18° | 343° | north-west | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 15° | 349° | north | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 14° | 355° | north | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 13° | 2° | north | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 14° | 8° | north | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 16° | 14° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 45m | +65° 46′ |