NGC2282 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2282 right now?
NGC2282 is located in the constellation Monoceros. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
NGC2282 Visibility on June 27
NGC2282 rises at sunrise
NGC2282 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2282 transit | 11:34 | 54° |
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | 17° |
| NGC2282 set | 17:37 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | -32° |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | -42° |
| Astrosession end | 01:55 | -39° |
| NGC2282 rise | 05:27 |
Track NGC2282 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2282
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| Object name | NGC2282 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 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 | 23:06 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2282 elevation | -51° |
| NGC2282 Azimuth | 10° |
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
NGC2282 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, NGC2282 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 | 05:27 |
| Set | 17:33 |
| Elevation at transit | 54° |
| Transit time | 11:30 |
| 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.
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 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.
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 NGC2282
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.78099° |
| Declination | 1.316° |
| Magnitude | 10.00 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | -50.9° |
| Azimuth | 10.4° |
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.