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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

NGC2260 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2260

Where is NGC2260 right now?

NGC2260 is located in the constellation Monoceros. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC2260 Visibility on June 27

NGC2260 rises at sunrise

NGC2260 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2260 transit11:2551°
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated 16:1413°
NGC2260 set17:20
Astrosession begin20:26-36°
Moon Set01:36-43°
Astrosession end01:55-40°
NGC2260 rise05:27

Track NGC2260 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Finder Chart for NGC2260

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Object nameNGC2260
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2260 coordinates6.63419, -1.47283
Center coordinates6.63419, -1.47283

NGC2260 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2260

Time22:58
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2260 elevation-54°
NGC2260 Azimuth11°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2260 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2260's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2260


NGC2260 will become visible in September, 2. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 2, NGC2260 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSun, 28 June 2026
Twighlight start20:25
Twighlight end01:54
Twighlight duration5h 29m
Rise05:27
Set17:16
Elevation at transit51°
Transit time11:22
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 38m 03s", Dec: -1° 28' 22s
Magnitude-
ConstellationMonoceros
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2260, 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 NGC2260 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 NGC2260

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.63419°
Declination-1.47283°
Magnitude
ConstellationMonoceros
Elevation-53.7°
Azimuth10.7°

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.