Where is Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) right now?
Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 56° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 6.00.
Twilight begins at 04:00 local time. At that moment, Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) will be 56° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 04:00 local time. At that moment, Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) will be 56° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) Tonight
How Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) 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 Rosette Nebula (NGC2238)
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 56° |
| Direction | south-east (161°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rosette Nebula (NGC2238)
| Time | 04:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 56° |
| Azimuth | 161° |
Here you can see the current position of Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) 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.
Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -13° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -24° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -34° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -42° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -47° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -47° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -44° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -36° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -27° | 59° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | -16° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | -5° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 7° | 89° | east | Very low | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 19° | 99° | east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 31° | 109° | south-east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 42° | 122° | south-east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 51° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 55° | 155° | south-east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 57° | 163° | south-east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 57° | 168° | south-east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 58° | 182° | south | Twilight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 57° | 190° | south | Twilight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 57° | 195° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 53° | 215° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 44° | 234° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 34° | 248° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 22° | 259° | west | Daylight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 10° | 268° | west | Daylight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | -2° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -13° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |