NGC2247 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2247 right now?
NGC2247 is located in the constellation Monoceros. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 62 degrees toward the southeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 8.50.
Twilight begins at 18:51 local time, and at that moment, NGC2247 will appear at an altitude of 62 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 18:51 local time, and at that moment, NGC2247 will appear at an altitude of 62 degrees toward the southeast.
NGC2247 Visibility on March 14
NGC2247 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC2247 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 35.1% illuminated  | 02:24 | -18° |
| NGC2247 rise | 11:42 | |
| Moon Set | 11:46 | 1° |
| Sunset | 17:12 | 60° |
| Civil sunset | 17:39 | 62° |
| NGC2247 transit | 18:13 | 63° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:40 | 62° |
| NGC2247 set | 00:44 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:53 | -32° |
Track NGC2247 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2247
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| Object name | NGC2247 |
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| NGC2247 coordinates | 6.55144, 10.32225 |
| Center coordinates | 6.55144, 10.32225 |
NGC2247 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2247
| Time | 18:51 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2247 elevation | 62° |
| NGC2247 Azimuth | 160° |
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
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.
| Date | Sun, 15 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:40 |
| Twighlight end | 03:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 10m |
| Rise | 11:39 |
| Set | 00:40 |
| Elevation at transit | 63° |
| Transit time | 18:09 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 33m 05s", Dec: 10° 19' 20s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
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.
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 Ascension | 6.55144° |
| Declination | 10.32225° |
| Magnitude | 8.50 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 61.6° |
| Azimuth | 159.9° |
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.