When Is NGC2142 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC2142 visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

NGC2142 will remain visible until May 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC2142

Based on the amount of time NGC2142 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

NGC2142 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC2142 visibility on 2026-11-01

NGC2142 Visible from before midnight until sunrise

NGC2142 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-34°
NGC2142 rise	21:17
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated	00:12	43°
NGC2142 transit	03:16	79°
Astronomical observing session ends	04:29	69°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:53	63°
Civil sunrise	05:18	58°
Sunrise	05:41	52°
NGC2142 set	09:15
Moonset	12:38	-50°

Track NGC2142 position throughout the night

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NGC2142 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date