NGC2049 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2049 right now?
NGC2049 is located in the constellation Columba. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 18° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 13.68.
NGC2049 tonight
NGC2049 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC2049 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC2049 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 20° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -80° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -44° |
| NGC2049 rise | 18:09 | |
| NGC2049 transit | 22:13 | 20° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 13° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 9° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 5° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 1° |
| NGC2049 set | 02:16 |
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NGC2049 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2049
| Time | 20:53 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 162° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2049 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 NGC2049 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2049 will remain visible until April 21, 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 | 18:05 |
| Set | 02:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 20° |
| Transit time | 22:09 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 43m 15s", Dec: -30° 04' 42s |
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Constellation | Columba |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2049, 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 NGC2049 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2049 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2049
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 05h 43m 15s |
| Declination | -30° 04′ 42″ |
| Magnitude | 13.68 |
| Constellation | Columba |
| Elevation | 17.5° |
| Azimuth | 162° |
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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