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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

NGC2317 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2317

Where is NGC2317 right now?

NGC2317 is located in the constellation Monoceros. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC2317 Visibility on June 27

NGC2317 rises at sunrise

NGC2317 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2317 transit11:4745°
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated 16:1413°
NGC2317 set17:22
Astrosession begin20:26-36°
Moon Set01:36-51°
Astrosession end01:55-48°
NGC2317 rise06:08

Track NGC2317 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Finder Chart for NGC2317

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Object nameNGC2317
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2317 coordinates6.99489, -7.7745
Center coordinates6.99489, -7.7745

NGC2317 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2317

Time23:00
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2317 elevation-59°
NGC2317 Azimuth22°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2317 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2317's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2317


NGC2317 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, NGC2317 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSun, 28 June 2026
Twighlight start20:25
Twighlight end01:54
Twighlight duration5h 29m
Rise06:08
Set17:18
Elevation at transit45°
Transit time11:43
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 59m 41s", Dec: -7° 46' 28s
Magnitude-
ConstellationMonoceros
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2317, 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 NGC2317 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 NGC2317

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.99489°
Declination-7.7745°
Magnitude
ConstellationMonoceros
Elevation-58.7°
Azimuth21.8°

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.