NGC2260 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2260 right now?
NGC2260 is located in the constellation Monoceros. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 50 degrees, NGC2260 is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC2260 Visibility on July 20
NGC2260 rises at sunrise
NGC2260 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2260 transit | 09:55 | 51° |
Moon Rise, 25.8% illuminated  | 09:58 | 51° |
| NGC2260 set | 15:50 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:12 | -47° |
| Moon Set | 21:33 | -54° |
| Astrosession end | 02:15 | -20° |
| NGC2260 rise | 03:57 | |
| Sunrise | 04:04 | 1° |
Track NGC2260 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2260
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| Object name | NGC2260 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2260 coordinates | 6.63419, -1.47283 |
| Center coordinates | 6.63419, -1.47283 |
NGC2260 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2260
| Time | 10:41 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2260 elevation | 50° |
| NGC2260 Azimuth | 198° |
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.
| Date | Mon, 20 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:08 |
| Twighlight end | 02:09 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 1m |
| Rise | 03:57 |
| Set | 15:46 |
| Elevation at transit | 51° |
| Transit time | 09:51 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 38m 03s", Dec: -1° 28' 22s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
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.
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 Ascension | 6.63419° |
| Declination | -1.47283° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 49.8° |
| Azimuth | 197.9° |
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.