Where is NGC7242 right now?
NGC7242 is located in the constellation Lacerta. Although NGC7242 is currently 17° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC7242 will be 45° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC7242 will be 45° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC7242 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC7242 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC7242 is near 22:00: 86° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
How NGC7242 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC7242 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7242
| Constellation | Lacerta |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Direction | north-east (71°) |
NGC7242 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7242
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 45° |
| Azimuth | 71° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC7242 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.
NGC7242 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -12° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -7° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 0° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 9° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 18° | 57° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 29° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 40° | 69° | north-east | Twilight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 51° | 74° | north-east | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 63° | 79° | east | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 74° | 84° | east | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 86° | 89° | east | Best view | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 82° | 273° | west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 70° | 278° | west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 58° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 46° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 35° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 33° | 295° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 27° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 24° | 299° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 22° | 301° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 17° | 304° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 14° | 306° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 5° | 314° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -3° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -9° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -13° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -15° | 357° | north | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -15° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -12° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |