NGC2031 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2031 right now?
NGC2031 is located in the constellation Mensa. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC2031 tonight
NGC2031 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC2031 is Not visible tonight
NGC2031 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2031 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -56° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -48° |
| NGC2031 transit | 02:33 | -18° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -18° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -19° |
Track NGC2031 position throughout the night
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NGC2031 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2031
| Time | 19:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -41° |
| Azimuth | 156° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2031 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 NGC2031 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | NGC2031 is always down |
| Set | NGC2031 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -18° |
| Transit time | 02:29 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 33m 41s", Dec: -70° 59' 12s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Mensa |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2031, 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 NGC2031 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2031 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2031
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 33m 42s |
| Declination | -70° 59′ 12″ |
| Magnitude | 10.83 |
| Constellation | Mensa |
| Elevation | -41.1° |
| Azimuth | 155.9° |
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.