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NGC2254 Position and Visibility Tonight

Where is NGC2254 right now?

NGC2254 is located in the constellation Monoceros. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC2254 Visibility on June 27

NGC2254 rises at sunrise

NGC2254 Rise and Set Timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC2254 transit	11:23	60°
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated	16:14	18°
NGC2254 set	17:46
Astrosession begin	20:26	-29°
Moon Set	01:36	-35°
Astrosession end	01:55	-32°
NGC2254 rise	04:57

Track NGC2254 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC2254 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

NGC2254 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 NGC2254

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Object name	NGC2254
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2254 coordinates	6.59713, 7.67328
Center coordinates	6.59713, 7.67328

NGC2254 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2254

Time	23:07
Latitude	37.3541
Longitude	-121.955
NGC2254 elevation	-45°
NGC2254 Azimuth	5°

Here you can see the current position of the NGC2254 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2254's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2254

NGC2254 will become visible in August, 26. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 26, NGC2254 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Date	Sun, 28 June 2026
Twighlight start	20:25
Twighlight end	01:50
Twighlight duration	29h 25m
Rise	04:57
Set	17:42
Elevation at transit	60°
Transit time	11:19
Equatorial coordinates	RA: 06h 35m 49s", Dec: 07° 40' 23s
Magnitude	9
Constellation	Monoceros

The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2254, 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 NGC2254 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 NGC2254

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension	6.59713°
Declination	7.67328°
Magnitude	9.10
Constellation	Monoceros
Elevation	-44.9°
Azimuth	5°

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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