When Is NGC2451 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC2451 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.

NGC2451 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 NGC2451

Based on the amount of time NGC2451 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are January 2027, February 2027, December 2026.

NGC2451 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC2451 visibility on 2026-09-30

NGC2451 Visible from early morning until sunrise

NGC2451 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Astronomical observing session begins	18:20	-89°
Moonrise, 86.6% illuminated	18:27	-88°
NGC2451 rise	02:42
Astronomical observing session ends	03:35	6°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:06	9°
Civil sunrise	04:36	11°
Sunrise	05:03	13°
NGC2451 transit	06:15	15°
Moonset	09:44	1°
NGC2451 set	09:48

Track NGC2451 position throughout the night

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NGC2451 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date