Where is NGC7438 right now?
NGC7438 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. Although NGC7438 is currently 12° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC7438 will be 42° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC7438 will be 42° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC7438 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC7438 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC7438 is near 23:00: 73° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC7438 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC7438 moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 73° toward the north, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7438
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Direction | north-east (46°) |
NGC7438 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7438
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Azimuth | 46° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC7438 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.
NGC7438 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 3° | 9° | north | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 5° | 17° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 9° | 25° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 15° | 31° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 22° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 29° | 42° | north-east | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 38° | 45° | north-east | Twilight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 46° | 47° | north-east | Visible | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 55° | 46° | north-east | Visible | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 63° | 41° | north-east | Visible | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 70° | 26° | north-east | Visible | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 73° | 360° | north | Best view | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 70° | 333° | north-west | Visible | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 63° | 319° | north-west | Visible | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 55° | 314° | north-west | Visible | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 46° | 313° | north-west | Visible | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 44° | 313° | north-west | Visible | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 40° | 314° | north-west | Visible | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 38° | 315° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 35° | 315° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 31° | 317° | north-west | Twilight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 29° | 318° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 22° | 323° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 15° | 329° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 9° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 5° | 343° | north-west | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 3° | 352° | north | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 2° | 0° | north | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 3° | 9° | north | Daylight | 22h 57m | +54° 18′ |