When Is Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) Visible During the Year?

See how Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) 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.

Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) will remain visible until May 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392)

Based on the amount of time Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are January 2027, December 2026, February 2027.

Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) Visibility Throughout the Year

Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) visibility on 2026-10-01

Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) Visible from before midnight until sunrise

Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Astronomical observing session begins	18:18	-32°
Moonrise, 77.9% illuminated	19:13	-29°
Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) rise	22:48
Astronomical observing session ends	03:36	56°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:07	61°
Civil sunrise	04:37	66°
Sunrise	05:04	70°
Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) transit	05:55	74°
Moonset	10:55	24°

Track Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) position throughout the night

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Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date