NGC2542 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2542 right now?
NGC2542 is located in the constellation Puppis. Although NGC2542 is currently 36° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC2542 tonight
NGC2542 visibility on 2026-10-30
NGC2542 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC2542 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:03 | -60° |
Moonrise, 70.7% illuminated  | 17:22 | -39° |
| NGC2542 rise | 20:49 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:28 | 36° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 02:00 | 37° |
| NGC2542 transit | 02:04 | 37° |
| Civil sunrise | 02:31 | 37° |
| Sunrise | 03:01 | 35° |
| NGC2542 set | 07:18 | |
| Moonset | 09:05 | -20° |
Track NGC2542 position throughout the night
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NGC2542 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2542
| Time | 02:53 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Azimuth | 194° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2542 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.
When Is NGC2542 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2542 will remain visible until April 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 31 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:22 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 23m |
| Rise | 20:49 |
| Set | 07:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 37° |
| Transit time | 02:04 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 11m 16s", Dec: -12° 55' 37s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2542, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC2542 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2542 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2542
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 11m 16s |
| Declination | -12° 55′ 37″ |
| Magnitude | 4.72 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | 36.1° |
| Azimuth | 193.7° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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