NGC2387 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2387 right now?
NGC2387 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although NGC2387 is currently 77° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC2387 tonight
NGC2387 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC2387 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC2387 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -10° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -14° |
| NGC2387 rise | 20:10 | |
| Moonset | 02:40 | 68° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | 83° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:26 | 89° |
| NGC2387 transit | 04:28 | 90° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:57 | 84° |
| Sunrise | 05:24 | 79° |
Track NGC2387 position throughout the night
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NGC2387 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2387
| Time | 05:39 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 77° |
| Azimuth | 273° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2387 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 NGC2387 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2387 will remain visible until May 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:44 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:49 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | 20:10 |
| Set | 12:47 |
| Elevation at transit | 90° |
| Transit time | 04:28 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 28m 57s", Dec: 36° 52' 47s |
| Magnitude | 17 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2387, 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 NGC2387 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2387 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2387
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 07h 28m 58s |
| Declination | 36° 52′ 47″ |
| Magnitude | 16.5 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 76.7° |
| Azimuth | 273° |
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.