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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is NGC4236 right now?

NGC4236 is located in the constellation Draco. Although NGC4236 is currently 39° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:40 local time. At that moment, NGC4236 will be 29° above the horizon toward the north-west.

Where is NGC4236 right now?

Track NGC4236 position throughout the night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC4236 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC4236 Tonight

The best observable position of NGC4236 is near 04:11: 34° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.

How NGC4236 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, NGC4236 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 34° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC4236

ConstellationDraco
Elevation29°
Directionnorth-west (338°)
Magnitude9.8

NGC4236 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC4236

Time17:40
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation29°
Azimuth338°
Here you can see the current position of NGC4236 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.

NGC4236 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Oct 5, 12:0055°346°north-westDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 5, 13:0052°339°north-westDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 5, 14:0047°335°north-westDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 5, 15:0042°334°north-westDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 5, 16:0037°334°north-westDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 5, 17:0032°336°north-westTwilight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 5, 18:0027°339°north-westVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 5, 19:0023°343°north-westVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 5, 20:0020°347°north-westVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 5, 21:0018°352°northVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 5, 22:0017°358°northVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 5, 23:0017°3°northVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 00:0018°9°northVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 01:0021°14°north-eastVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 02:0024°18°north-eastVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 03:0028°22°north-eastVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends31°24°north-eastVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 04:0033°24°north-eastVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end34°25°north-eastVisible12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise36°26°north-eastTwilight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 05:0038°26°north-eastTwilight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise39°26°north-eastTwilight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 06:0043°26°north-eastDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 07:0048°24°north-eastDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 08:0053°20°north-eastDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 09:0056°13°north-eastDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 10:0058°4°northDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 11:0057°354°northDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′
Oct 6, 12:0055°345°north-westDaylight12h 16m+69° 27′

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