Where is NGC2301 right now?
NGC2301 is located in the constellation Monoceros. Although NGC2301 is currently 53° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track NGC2301 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2301 Tonight
How NGC2301 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2301 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2301
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | -51° |
| Direction | north-east (16°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
NGC2301 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2301
| Time | 17:40 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -51° |
| Azimuth | 16° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2301 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.
NGC2301 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -11° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -23° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -34° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -43° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -50° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -52° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -50° | 23° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -43° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -34° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | -23° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | -12° | 80° | east | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 0° | 90° | east | Very low | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 12° | 99° | east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 24° | 109° | south-east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 35° | 121° | south-east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 44° | 136° | south-east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 49° | 150° | south-east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 51° | 156° | south-east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 52° | 161° | south-east | Visible | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 53° | 173° | south | Twilight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 53° | 181° | south | Twilight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 53° | 184° | south | Twilight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 50° | 205° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 44° | 224° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 34° | 240° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 23° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | 12° | 261° | west | Daylight | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | 0° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -12° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 06h 51m | +00° 27′ |