Where is NGC2247 right now?
NGC2247 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 61° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 8.50.
Twilight begins at 04:00 local time. At that moment, NGC2247 will be 61° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 04:00 local time. At that moment, NGC2247 will be 61° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Track NGC2247 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2247 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2247 is near 04:11: 62° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2247 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2247 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 62° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2247
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 61° |
| Direction | south-east (157°) |
| Magnitude | 8.5 |
NGC2247 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2247
| Time | 04:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 61° |
| Azimuth | 157° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2247 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.
NGC2247 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -9° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -19° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -29° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -37° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -41° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -42° | 6° | north | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -39° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -32° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -23° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | -13° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | -2° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 10° | 85° | east | Visible | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 22° | 94° | east | Visible | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 34° | 104° | south-east | Visible | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 45° | 116° | south-east | Visible | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 55° | 134° | south-east | Visible | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 60° | 150° | south-east | Visible | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 62° | 159° | south-east | Visible | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 62° | 165° | south-east | Visible | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 63° | 181° | south | Twilight | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 63° | 191° | south | Twilight | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 62° | 196° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 57° | 219° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 48° | 239° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 38° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 26° | 263° | west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 14° | 272° | west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | 2° | 281° | north-west | Daylight | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -9° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 33m | +10° 19′ |