Where is NGC0281 right now?
NGC0281 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 66° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 21:45 local time. At that moment, NGC0281 will be 66° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 21:45 local time. At that moment, NGC0281 will be 66° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC0281 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC0281 Tonight
How NGC0281 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC0281 moves from the north, reaches its highest sampled position at 66° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0281
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 66° |
| Direction | north-east (30°) |
NGC0281 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0281
| Time | 21:45 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 66° |
| Azimuth | 30° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0281 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.
NGC0281 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 4° | 6° | north | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 7° | 14° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 10° | 22° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 15° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 22° | 34° | north-east | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 29° | 39° | north-east | Twilight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 37° | 42° | north-east | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 45° | 44° | north-east | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 53° | 43° | north-east | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 61° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 67° | 26° | north-east | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 71° | 5° | north | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 69° | 341° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 64° | 326° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 56° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 48° | 316° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 43° | 316° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 40° | 317° | north-west | Visible | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 39° | 317° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | 35° | 319° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | 32° | 320° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | 31° | 320° | north-west | Twilight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | 25° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 18° | 329° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 12° | 335° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 8° | 343° | north-west | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 5° | 350° | north | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 4° | 359° | north | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 5° | 7° | north | Daylight | 00h 52m | +56° 37′ |