NGC2542 Observation Details
NGC2542 Daily Motion
NGC2542 will rise at 23:59, during twilight, and will ascend to 38° by the time twilight ends at 04:25.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.
NGC2542 Visibility Timetable on October 21
NGC2542 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 0.9% illuminated | 04:37 | 39° |
| Moon Set | 15:52 | -59° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:50 | -65° |
| NGC2542 rise | 23:59 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:54 | 36° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:55 | 39° |
| NGC2542 transit | 05:17 | 40° |
| Sunrise | 05:23 | 40° |
| NGC2542 set | 10:36 |
Track NGC2542 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is NGC2542 right now?
NGC2542 is located in the constellation Puppis, at right ascension 08h 11m 16s" and declination -12° 55' 37s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 23 degrees, NGC2542 is not visible because it is daytime.Finder Chart for NGC2542
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| Object name | NGC2542 |
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| 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 | 08:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2542 elevation | 23° |
| NGC2542 Azimuth | 129° |
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
| Date | Tue, 21 October 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 17:46 |
| Twighlight end | 03:48 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 2m |
| Rise | 23:59 |
| Set | 10:36 |
| Elevation at transit | 40° |
| Transit time | 05:17 |
| 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.
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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC2542
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 8.18789° |
| Declination | -12.92708° |
| Magnitude | 4.72 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | 23.2° |
| Azimuth | 129.3° |
Data Credits
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