Where is NGC2169 right now?
NGC2169 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 66° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 5.90.
Twilight begins at 03:58 local time. At that moment, NGC2169 will be 66° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 03:58 local time. At that moment, NGC2169 will be 66° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC2169 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2169 Tonight
How NGC2169 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2169 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 15° toward the east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2169
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 66° |
| Direction | south-east (167°) |
| Magnitude | 5.9 |
NGC2169 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2169
| Time | 03:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 66° |
| Azimuth | 167° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2169 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.
NGC2169 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -11° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -21° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -29° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -36° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -39° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -38° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -33° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -26° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -17° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | -6° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | 5° | 76° | north-east | Very low | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 17° | 85° | east | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 29° | 94° | east | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 41° | 105° | south-east | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 52° | 119° | south-east | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 61° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 65° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 66° | 171° | south | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 67° | 178° | south | Visible | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 66° | 196° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 65° | 206° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 64° | 211° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 57° | 232° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 47° | 249° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 35° | 261° | west | Daylight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 23° | 270° | west | Daylight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 11° | 279° | west | Daylight | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | 0° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -11° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 08m | +13° 57′ |