When Is NGC2251 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC2251 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.

NGC2251 will remain visible until May 2, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC2251

Based on the amount of time NGC2251 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, February 2027.

NGC2251 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC2251 visibility on 2026-09-08

NGC2251 Visible from early morning until sunrise

NGC2251 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	00:35	5°
Moonset	15:38	-29°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:56	-44°
NGC2251 rise	00:06
Astronomical observing session ends	03:14	37°
Twilight end	03:46	43°
Civil sunrise	04:17	48°
Sunrise	04:45	52°
NGC2251 transit	06:31	61°

Track NGC2251 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC2251 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date