Where is Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) right now?
Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where and When to Look for Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) Tonight
The best available observing time for Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) during this observing period is around 03:43, at 85° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.

How Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 84° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the west.
Track Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Rosette Nebula (NGC2238)
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 1° |
| Direction | east (85°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Rosette Nebula (NGC2238)
| Time | 21:48 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 1° |
| Azimuth | 85° |
Here you can see the current position of Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) 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.
Rosette Nebula (NGC2238) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 1, 12:00 | -33° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | -48° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 1, 14:00 | -63° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 1, 15:00 | -77° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 1, 16:00 | -84° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 1, 17:00 | -71° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 1, 18:00 | -56° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 1, 19:00 | -41° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 1, 20:00 | -26° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 1, 21:00 | -11° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 1, 22:00 | 4° | 85° | east | Very low | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 1, 23:00 | 19° | 85° | east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 00:00 | 33° | 84° | east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 01:00 | 48° | 82° | east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 02:00 | 63° | 79° | east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 03:00 | 78° | 66° | north-east | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 04:00 | 84° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 04:29 — Astronomical night ends | 78° | 295° | north-west | Visible | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 04:53 — Twilight end | 72° | 286° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 05:00 | 71° | 285° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 66° | 282° | north-west | Twilight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 05:41 — Sunrise | 60° | 280° | west | Twilight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 06:00 | 56° | 279° | west | Daylight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 07:00 | 41° | 277° | west | Daylight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 08:00 | 26° | 276° | west | Daylight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 09:00 | 11° | 275° | west | Daylight | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 10:00 | -4° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 11:00 | -19° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -34° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 06h 30m | +05° 00′ |