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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.
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

NGC2351 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2351

Where is NGC2351 right now?

NGC2351 is located in the constellation Monoceros. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 42 degrees, NGC2351 is not visible because it is daytime.

NGC2351 Visibility on July 20

NGC2351 rises at sunrise

NGC2351 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 25.8% illuminated 09:5842°
NGC2351 transit10:3042°
NGC2351 set15:57
Astrosession begin20:12-49°
Moon Set21:33-60°
Astrosession end02:15-33°
NGC2351 rise05:00

Track NGC2351 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Finder Chart for NGC2351

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Object nameNGC2351
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2351 coordinates7.22556, -10.49142
Center coordinates7.22556, -10.49142

NGC2351 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2351

Time10:43
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2351 elevation42°
NGC2351 Azimuth184°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2351 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2351's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2351


NGC2351 will become visible in September, 18. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 18, NGC2351 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateMon, 20 July 2026
Twighlight start20:08
Twighlight end02:09
Twighlight duration6h 1m
Rise05:00
Set15:53
Elevation at transit42°
Transit time10:27
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 07h 13m 32s", Dec: -10° 29' 29s
Magnitude-
ConstellationMonoceros
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2351, 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 NGC2351 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 NGC2351

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension7.22556°
Declination-10.49142°
Magnitude
ConstellationMonoceros
Elevation42.1°
Azimuth184°

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.