When Is NGC2542 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC2542 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.

NGC2542 will become visible again around October 4 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See NGC2542

Based on the amount of time NGC2542 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are January 2027, February 2027, December 2026.

NGC2542 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC2542 visibility on 2026-09-11

NGC2542 Visible from early morning until sunrise

NGC2542 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 1.7% illuminated	04:14	17°
NGC2542 transit	08:00	40°
NGC2542 set	13:18
Moonset	17:09	-45°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:51	-61°
NGC2542 rise	02:37
Astronomical observing session ends	03:17	8°
Twilight end (−12°)	03:49	13°
Civil sunrise	04:20	19°
Sunrise	04:48	23°

Track NGC2542 position throughout the night

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NGC2542 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date