NGC2045 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2045 right now?
NGC2045 is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 56° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 6.46.
NGC2045 tonight
NGC2045 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC2045 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC2045 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 63° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -37° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -16° |
| NGC2045 rise | 15:31 | |
| NGC2045 transit | 22:14 | 63° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 49° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 44° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 38° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 32° |
| NGC2045 set | 04:57 |
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NGC2045 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2045
| Time | 20:39 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 56° |
| Azimuth | 136° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2045 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 NGC2045 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2045 will remain visible until April 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 15:27 |
| Set | 04:53 |
| Elevation at transit | 63° |
| Transit time | 22:10 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 45m 01s", Dec: 12° 53' 18s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2045, 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 NGC2045 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2045 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2045
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 45m 01s |
| Declination | 12° 53′ 18″ |
| Magnitude | 6.46 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 55.7° |
| Azimuth | 135.5° |
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.
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