Where is NGC7243 right now?
NGC7243 is located in the constellation Lacerta. Although NGC7243 is currently 30° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC7243 will be 47° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC7243 will be 47° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC7243 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC7243 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC7243 is near 22:00: 77° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC7243 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC7243 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 77° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7243
| Constellation | Lacerta |
| Elevation | 47° |
| Direction | north-east (54°) |
| Magnitude | 6.4 |
NGC7243 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7243
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 47° |
| Azimuth | 54° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC7243 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.
NGC7243 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 0° | 16° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 4° | 25° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 10° | 33° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 17° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 25° | 45° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 34° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 43° | 53° | north-east | Twilight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 53° | 54° | north-east | Visible | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 62° | 52° | north-east | Visible | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 71° | 42° | north-east | Visible | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 77° | 13° | north-east | Best view | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 75° | 332° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 68° | 312° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 58° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 49° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 39° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 37° | 309° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 32° | 311° | north-west | Visible | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 30° | 312° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 28° | 313° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 24° | 316° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 22° | 317° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 14° | 323° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 7° | 331° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 2° | 339° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -1° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -3° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -2° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 0° | 17° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 15m | +49° 53′ |