NGC0252 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0252 right now?
NGC0252 is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC0252 will be 35° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:33 local time. At that moment, NGC0252 will be 35° above the horizon toward the north-east.
NGC0252 tonight
NGC0252 visibility on 2026-11-04
NGC0252 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC0252 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated  | 01:50 | 27° |
| Moonset | 14:12 | -22° |
| NGC0252 rise | 15:52 | |
| Sunset | 17:46 | 25° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 30° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 35° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 40° |
| NGC0252 transit | 21:51 | 62° |
| NGC0252 set | 03:50 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -8° |
Track NGC0252 position throughout the night
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NGC0252 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0252
| Time | 12:10 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -47° |
| Azimuth | 47° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0252 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is NGC0252 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC0252 will remain visible until February 12, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 5 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 15:48 |
| Set | 03:46 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 21:47 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 48m 01s", Dec: 27° 37' 25s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0252, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC0252 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC0252 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0252
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 48m 02s |
| Declination | 27° 37′ 25″ |
| Magnitude | 12.49 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | -47.1° |
| Azimuth | 47.1° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.