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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

NGC2294 Observation Details

NGC2294

NGC2294 Daily Motion

NGC2294 will rise at 04:30, during twilight, and will ascend to 5° by the time twilight ends at 05:05.
NGC2294 will become visible in August, 15. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 15, NGC2294 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

NGC2294 Visibility Timetable on July 16

NGC2294 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2294 transit12:4884°
Sunset20:580°
NGC2294 set21:01
Astrosession begin22:56-12°
Moon Rise, 70.7% illuminated23:50-15°
Astrosession end04:20-1°
NGC2294 rise04:30
Civil sunrise05:4511°
Sunrise06:1816°
Moon Set12:2983°

Track NGC2294 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for NGC2294

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Object nameNGC2294
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2294 coordinates6.85314, 33.52711
Center coordinates6.85314, 33.52711

NGC2294 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2294

Time03:14
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
NGC2294 elevation-9°
NGC2294 Azimuth-31°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2294 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2294's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2294

Time
DateThu, 17 July 2025
Twighlight start22:50
Twighlight end04:16
Twighlight duration5h 25m
Rise04:26
Set20:53
Elevation at transit84°
Transit time12:40
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 51m 11s", Dec: 33° 31' 37s
Magnitude14
ConstellationGemini
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2294, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC2294 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.

Data Credits

The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.

For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.