NGC2340 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2340 right now?
NGC2340 is located in the constellation LYNX. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 40° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 11.73.
NGC2340 tonight
NGC2340 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC2340 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC2340 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -37° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -32° |
| NGC2340 rise | 23:49 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 41° |
| NGC2340 transit | 05:54 | 41° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 41° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 41° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 40° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 37° |
| NGC2340 set | 12:00 |
Track NGC2340 position throughout the night
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NGC2340 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2340
| Time | 04:58 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Azimuth | 12° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2340 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is NGC2340 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2340 will remain visible until May 10, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 23:45 |
| Set | 11:56 |
| Elevation at transit | 41° |
| Transit time | 05:50 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 11m 10s", Dec: 50° 10' 29s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2340, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC2340 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2340 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2340
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 07h 11m 11s |
| Declination | 50° 10′ 29″ |
| Magnitude | 11.73 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 39.7° |
| Azimuth | 11.6° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.