Where is NGC7242 right now?
NGC7242 is located in the constellation Lacerta. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 51° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of .
Where and When to Look for NGC7242 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC7242 during this observing period is around 19:27, at 51° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC7242 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC7242 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 87° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the east.
Track NGC7242 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7242
| Constellation | Lacerta |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Direction | north-west (283°) |
NGC7242 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7242
| Time | 19:27 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Azimuth | 283° |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 43° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 54° | 79° | east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 65° | 86° | east | Twilight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 77° | 96° | east | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 87° | 155° | south-east | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 79° | 260° | west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 68° | 272° | west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | 56° | 280° | west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | 45° | 286° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | 34° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | 24° | 300° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | 14° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | 6° | 316° | north-west | Very low | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | -2° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | -5° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | -8° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | -8° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | -10° | 342° | north-west | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | -11° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | -11° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | -13° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | -12° | 11° | north-east | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | -8° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | -3° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | 4° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | 13° | 52° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 22° | 59° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 33° | 66° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 43° | 73° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 55° | 79° | east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +37° 18′ |