Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is Eskimo Nebula right now?
Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) is located in the constellation Gemini. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
NGC2392 Visibility on May 23
NGC2392 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC2392 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 34.3% illuminated  | 10:04 | 30° |
| NGC2392 transit | 14:34 | 74° |
| Sunset | 18:14 | 40° |
| Civil sunset | 18:45 | 34° |
| Twighlight start | 19:22 | 26° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:02 | 18° |
| NGC2392 set | 21:41 | |
| Moon Set | 23:52 | -21° |
| Astrosession end | 02:05 | -31° |
| NGC2392 rise | 07:23 |
Track NGC2392 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2392
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| Object name | NGC2392 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2392 coordinates | 7.48632, 20.91183 |
| Center coordinates | 7.48632, 20.91183 |
NGC2392 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2392
| Time | 22:23 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2392 elevation | -7° |
| NGC2392 Azimuth | 57° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2392 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2392's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2392
NGC2392 will become visible in August, 29. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 29, NGC2392 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Sun, 24 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:02 |
| Twighlight end | 02:03 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 1m |
| Rise | 07:23 |
| Set | 21:37 |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 14:30 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 29m 10s", Dec: 20° 54' 42s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2392, 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 NGC2392 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 NGC2392 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 NGC2392
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 7.48632° |
| Declination | 20.91183° |
| Magnitude | 9.61 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | -7.3° |
| Azimuth | 56.6° |
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.