NGC2247 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2247 right now?
NGC2247 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC2247 tonight
NGC2247 visibility on 2026-11-02
NGC2247 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC2247 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | 48° |
| Moonset | 13:29 | -55° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -41° |
| NGC2247 rise | 21:44 | |
| NGC2247 transit | 03:43 | 80° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 75° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 70° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 64° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 59° |
| NGC2247 set | 09:42 |
Track NGC2247 position throughout the night
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NGC2247 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2247
| Time | 17:23 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -64° |
| Azimuth | 66° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2247 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.
When Is NGC2247 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2247 will remain visible until May 19, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 21:40 |
| Set | 09:38 |
| Elevation at transit | 80° |
| Transit time | 03:39 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 33m 05s", Dec: 10° 19' 20s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2247, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC2247 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2247 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2247
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 06h 33m 05s |
| Declination | 10° 19′ 20″ |
| Magnitude | 8.5 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | -63.5° |
| Azimuth | 66.3° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.