NGC2316 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2316 right now?
NGC2316 is located in the constellation Monoceros. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
NGC2316 Visibility on June 27
NGC2316 rises at sunrise
NGC2316 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2316 transit | 11:47 | 45° |
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | 13° |
| NGC2316 set | 17:22 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | -36° |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | -51° |
| Astrosession end | 01:55 | -48° |
| NGC2316 rise | 06:08 |
Track NGC2316 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2316
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| Object name | NGC2316 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2316 coordinates | 6.99468, -7.77775 |
| Center coordinates | 6.99468, -7.77775 |
NGC2316 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2316
| Time | 23:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2316 elevation | -59° |
| NGC2316 Azimuth | 22° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2316 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2316's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2316
NGC2316 will become visible in September, 13. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 13, NGC2316 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Sun, 28 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:25 |
| Twighlight end | 01:54 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | 06:08 |
| Set | 17:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 45° |
| Transit time | 11:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 59m 40s", Dec: -7° 46' 39s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2316, 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 NGC2316 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 NGC2316 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 NGC2316
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.99468° |
| Declination | -7.77775° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | -58.7° |
| Azimuth | 21.9° |
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.