NGC2208 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2208 right now?
NGC2208 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although NGC2208 is currently 63° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC2208 tonight
NGC2208 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC2208 Visible from evening until sunrise
NGC2208 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | 0° |
| NGC2208 rise | 16:17 | |
| Sunset | 16:20 | 0° |
| Civil sunset | 16:47 | 1° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:18 | 3° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | 5° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | 74° |
| NGC2208 transit | 03:22 | 75° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | 74° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:26 | 72° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:57 | 68° |
| Sunrise | 05:24 | 64° |
Track NGC2208 position throughout the night
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NGC2208 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2208
| Time | 05:39 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 313° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2208 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 NGC2208 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2208 will remain visible until May 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:44 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:49 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | 16:17 |
| Set | 14:28 |
| Elevation at transit | 75° |
| Transit time | 03:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 22m 34s", Dec: 51° 54' 34s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2208, 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 NGC2208 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2208 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2208
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 06h 22m 35s |
| Declination | 51° 54′ 34″ |
| Magnitude | 12.61 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 62.5° |
| Azimuth | 312.7° |
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.