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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

NGC2149 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2149

Where is NGC2149 right now?

NGC2149 is located in the constellation Monoceros. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 39 degrees, NGC2149 is not visible because it is daytime.

NGC2149 Visibility on July 20

NGC2149 rises at sunrise

NGC2149 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2149 transit09:2143°
Moon Rise, 25.8% illuminated 09:5842°
NGC2149 set14:50
Astrosession begin20:12-59°
Moon Set21:33-62°
Astrosession end02:15-18°
NGC2149 rise03:48
Sunrise04:043°

Track NGC2149 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Finder Chart for NGC2149

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Object nameNGC2149
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2149 coordinates6.05855, -9.73058
Center coordinates6.05855, -9.73058

NGC2149 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2149

Time10:40
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2149 elevation39°
NGC2149 Azimuth206°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2149 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2149's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2149


NGC2149 will become visible in September, 3. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 3, NGC2149 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateMon, 20 July 2026
Twighlight start20:08
Twighlight end02:09
Twighlight duration6h 1m
Rise03:48
Set14:46
Elevation at transit43°
Transit time09:17
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 03m 30s", Dec: -9° 43' 50s
Magnitude-
ConstellationMonoceros
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2149, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC2149 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC2149

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.05855°
Declination-9.73058°
Magnitude
ConstellationMonoceros
Elevation39.4°
Azimuth205.6°

Data Credits

The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.

For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.