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NGC2243 Position and Visibility Tonight

Where is NGC2243 right now?

NGC2243 is located in the constellation Canis Major. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 15 degrees, NGC2243 is not visible because it is daytime.

NGC2243 Visibility on June 25

NGC2243 rises at sunrise

NGC2243 Rise and Set Timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC2243 transit	11:25	21°
Moon Rise, 70.4% illuminated	14:12	11°
NGC2243 set	15:34
Astrosession begin	20:26	-53°
Moon Set	00:25	-76°
Astrosession end	01:54	-58°
NGC2243 rise	07:12

Track NGC2243 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC2243 Image Gallery

DSS Blue

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

DSS Red

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

NGC2243 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

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 NGC2243

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Object name	NGC2243
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2243 coordinates	6.49291, -31.28133
Center coordinates	6.49291, -31.28133

NGC2243 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2243

Time	13:36
Latitude	37.3541
Longitude	-121.955
NGC2243 elevation	15°
NGC2243 Azimuth	151°

Here you can see the current position of the NGC2243 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2243's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2243

NGC2243 will become visible in August, 22. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 22, NGC2243 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Date	Thu, 25 June 2026
Twighlight start	20:21
Twighlight end	01:49
Twighlight duration	5h 28m
Rise	07:12
Set	15:30
Elevation at transit	21°
Transit time	11:21
Equatorial coordinates	RA: 06h 29m 34s", Dec: -31° 16' 52s
Magnitude	9
Constellation	Canis Major

The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2243, 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 NGC2243 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 NGC2243

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension	6.49291°
Declination	-31.28133°
Magnitude	9.40
Constellation	Canis Major
Elevation	14.8°
Azimuth	151.3°

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.

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