NGC2542 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2542 right now?
NGC2542 is located in the constellation Puppis. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
NGC2542 Visibility on March 04
NGC2542 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC2542 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2542 rise | 14:12 | |
| Sunset | 16:02 | 20° |
| Civil sunset | 16:30 | 24° |
Moon Rise, 99.7% illuminated  | 16:38 | 25° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:30 | 32° |
| NGC2542 transit | 19:31 | 40° |
| NGC2542 set | 00:49 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:08 | -27° |
| Moon Set | 05:10 | -51° |
Track NGC2542 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2542
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| Object name | NGC2542 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2542 coordinates | 8.18789, -12.92708 |
| Center coordinates | 8.18789, -12.92708 |
NGC2542 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2542
| Time | 02:09 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2542 elevation | -16° |
| NGC2542 Azimuth | 95° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2542 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2542's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2542
NGC2542 will be visible until May, 2, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Thu, 5 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:26 |
| Twighlight end | 03:01 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 34m |
| Rise | 14:08 |
| Set | 00:45 |
| Elevation at transit | 40° |
| Transit time | 19:27 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 11m 16s", Dec: -12° 55' 37s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2542, 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 NGC2542 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 NGC2542 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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC2542
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 8.18789° |
| Declination | -12.92708° |
| Magnitude | 4.72 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -15.5° |
| Azimuth | 94.6° |
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.