NGC2282 Observation Details
NGC2282 Daily Motion
NGC2282 rise at 15:40, and will be at 5° when twilight starts at 16:07. It will reach its transit at 54° at 21:43, and will set at 03:46, before twighlight ends at 04:21.NGC2282 will be visible until April, 29, 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.
NGC2282 Visibility Timetable on January 08
NGC2282 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2282 rise | 15:40 | |
| Astrosession begin | 16:39 | 12° |
| Moon Rise, 73.2% illuminated | 20:11 | 48° |
| NGC2282 transit | 21:43 | 54° |
| NGC2282 set | 03:46 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:49 | -1° |
| Moon Set | 08:42 | -49° |
Track NGC2282 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is NGC2282 right now?
NGC2282 is located in the constellation Monoceros, at right ascension 06h 46m 51s" and declination 01° 18' 57s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.Finder Chart for NGC2282
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| Object name | NGC2282 |
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| NGC2282 coordinates | 6.78099, 1.316 |
| Center coordinates | 6.78099, 1.316 |
NGC2282 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2282
| Time | 06:05 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2282 elevation | -26° |
| NGC2282 Azimuth | 66° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2282 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2282's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2282
| Date | Thu, 8 January 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 16:34 |
| Twighlight end | 03:43 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 9m |
| Rise | 15:40 |
| Set | 03:46 |
| Elevation at transit | 54° |
| Transit time | 21:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 46m 51s", Dec: 01° 18' 57s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2282, 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 NGC2282 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.
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 NGC2282 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC2282
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.78099° |
| Declination | 1.316° |
| Magnitude | 10.00 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | -26.1° |
| Azimuth | 66° |
Data Credits
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