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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

NGC2240 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2240

Where is NGC2240 right now?

NGC2240 is located in the constellation Auriga. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC2240 Visibility on June 24

NGC2240 is visible right after sunset

NGC2240 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2240 transit11:3288°
Moon Rise, 61.1% illuminated 13:1170°
Sunset18:3011°
Civil sunset19:036°
NGC2240 set19:42
Astrosession begin20:26-6°
Moon Set23:56-17°
Astrosession end01:54-10°
NGC2240 rise03:19
Sunrise03:494°

Track NGC2240 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
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Finder Chart for NGC2240

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Object nameNGC2240
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2240 coordinates6.55293, 35.25019
Center coordinates6.55293, 35.25019

NGC2240 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2240

Time20:49
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2240 elevation-8°
NGC2240 Azimuth32°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2240 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2240's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2240


NGC2240 will become visible in August, 10. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 10, NGC2240 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateThu, 25 June 2026
Twighlight start20:25
Twighlight end01:52
Twighlight duration5h 28m
Rise03:19
Set19:38
Elevation at transit88°
Transit time11:28
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 33m 10s", Dec: 35° 15' 00s
Magnitude-
ConstellationAuriga
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2240, 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 NGC2240 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 NGC2240

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.55293°
Declination35.25019°
Magnitude
ConstellationAuriga
Elevation-8.3°
Azimuth32.3°

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.