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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

NGC2247 Observation Details

NGC2247

NGC2247 Daily Motion

NGC2247 will rise at 12:29, reaching 49° when twilight begins at 16:43. It will reach transit at 63° by 19:00 and will set before twilight ends at 01:30.
NGC2247 will be visible until May, 3, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

NGC2247 Visibility Timetable on February 15

NGC2247 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 12.4% illuminated 03:29-21°
NGC2247 rise12:29
Moon Set13:027°
Sunset15:4539°
Civil sunset16:1344°
Astrosession begin17:1454°
NGC2247 transit19:0063°
NGC2247 set01:30
Astrosession end03:29-22°

Track NGC2247 Position Throughout the Night

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Where is NGC2247 right now?

NGC2247 is located in the constellation Monoceros, at right ascension 06h 33m 05s" and declination 10° 19' 20s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 6 degrees, NGC2247 is not visible because it is daytime.

Finder Chart for NGC2247

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Object nameNGC2247
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2247 coordinates6.55144, 10.32225
Center coordinates6.55144, 10.32225

NGC2247 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2247

Time13:01
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2247 elevation6°
NGC2247 Azimuth-82°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2247 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2247's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2247

Time
DateSun, 15 February 2026
Twighlight start17:09
Twighlight end03:23
Twighlight duration10h 14m
Rise12:25
Set01:27
Elevation at transit63°
Transit time18:56
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 33m 05s", Dec: 10° 19' 20s
Magnitude9
ConstellationMonoceros
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2247, 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 NGC2247 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 NGC2247

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.55144°
Declination10.32225°
Magnitude8.50
ConstellationMonoceros
Elevation6.4°
Azimuth-81.9°

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.