Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2392 right now?
NGC2392 is located in the constellation Gemini. Although NGC2392 is currently 63° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC2392 visibility on 2026-09-04
NGC2392 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC2392 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2392 transit | 07:45 | 74° |
| NGC2392 set | 14:52 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:03 | -31° |
Moonrise, 53.9% illuminated  | 21:15 | -28° |
| NGC2392 rise | 00:35 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:10 | 30° |
| Twilight end | 03:42 | 36° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:14 | 42° |
| Sunrise | 04:42 | 48° |
| Moonset | 13:03 | 20° |
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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| NGC2392 coordinates | 7.48632, 20.91183 |
| Center coordinates | 7.48632, 20.91183 |
Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392)
| Time | 06:08 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 121° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2392 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 Eskimo Nebula (NGC2392) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2392 will remain visible until May 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 4 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:59 |
| Twilight end | 03:04 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 4m |
| Rise | 00:35 |
| Set | 14:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 07:41 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 29m 10s", Dec: 20° 54' 42s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2392, 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 NGC2392 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2392 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2392
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 7.48632° |
| Declination | 20.91183° |
| Magnitude | 9.61 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 63.3° |
| Azimuth | 121.3° |
Data Credits
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