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Monkey Head Nebula (NGC2174) Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2174

Where is Monkey Head Nebula right now?

Monkey Head Nebula (NGC2174) is located in the constellation Orion. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 16 degrees, NGC2174 is not visible because it is daytime.

NGC2174 Visibility on June 27

NGC2174 rises at sunrise

NGC2174 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2174 transit10:5773°
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated 16:1421°
NGC2174 set18:03
Astrosession begin20:26-22°
Moon Set01:36-21°
Astrosession end01:55-18°
NGC2174 rise03:47
Sunrise03:501°

Track NGC2174 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC2174 Image Gallery

DSS Blue

NGC2174 photo taken with blue filter
These images are valuable for highlighting the presence of younger, hotter stars, which emit more light in the blue wavelengths.

DSS Red

NGC2174 photo taken with red filter
These images are excellent for detecting older, cooler stars, as well as emission nebulae, which glow primarily in the red due to hydrogen alpha emissions.

DSS Near-Infrared

NGC2174 photo taken with Near-Infrared filter
These images can penetrate dust clouds that obscure visible light, revealing structures and objects hidden within.

DSS Composite image

NGC2174 color image
DSS Color images are composite images created by combining the blue, red, and often near-infrared images to produce a full-color representation.

The photos are taken from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2), which was produced at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) under NASA contract, using data from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), and the National Geographic Society-Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS II).

Special thanks to the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, and the California Institute of Technology for their significant contributions.

Finder Chart for NGC2174

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Object nameNGC2174
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2174 coordinates6.15656, 20.65958
Center coordinates6.15656, 20.65958

NGC2174 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2174

Time16:35
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2174 elevation16°
NGC2174 Azimuth76°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2174 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2174's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2174


NGC2174 will become visible in August, 13. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 13, NGC2174 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation. Time
DateSun, 28 June 2026
Twighlight start20:25
Twighlight end01:54
Twighlight duration5h 29m
Rise03:47
Set17:59
Elevation at transit73°
Transit time10:53
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 09m 23s", Dec: 20° 39' 34s
Magnitude-
ConstellationOrion
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2174, 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 NGC2174 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 NGC2174

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.15656°
Declination20.65958°
Magnitude
ConstellationOrion
Elevation16.4°
Azimuth76.2°

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.