Where is NGC7281 right now?
NGC7281 is located in the constellation Cepheus. Although NGC7281 is currently 26° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC7281 will be 46° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC7281 will be 46° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC7281 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC7281 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC7281 is near 22:00: 69° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC7281 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC7281 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 69° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7281
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Direction | north-east (42°) |
NGC7281 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7281
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Azimuth | 42° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC7281 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.
NGC7281 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 7° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 10° | 19° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 15° | 26° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 21° | 32° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 27° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 35° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 43° | 42° | north-east | Twilight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 51° | 42° | north-east | Visible | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 58° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 65° | 28° | north-east | Visible | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 69° | 10° | north | Best view | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 69° | 348° | north-west | Visible | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 65° | 331° | north-west | Visible | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 58° | 322° | north-west | Visible | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 50° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 42° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 40° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 36° | 320° | north-west | Visible | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 34° | 320° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 32° | 321° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 29° | 323° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 27° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 20° | 329° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 14° | 334° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 10° | 341° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 7° | 349° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 5° | 357° | north | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 5° | 5° | north | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 7° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 25m | +57° 49′ |