NGC2397 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2397 right now?
NGC2397 is located in the constellation Volans. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC2397 tonight
NGC2397 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC2397 is Not visible tonight
NGC2397 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2397 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | -21° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -59° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -57° |
| NGC2397 transit | 23:50 | -19° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -19° |
Track NGC2397 position throughout the night
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NGC2397 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2397
| Time | 20:53 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -24° |
| Azimuth | 164° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2397 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 NGC2397 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | NGC2397 is always down |
| Set | NGC2397 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -19° |
| Transit time | 23:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 21m 19s", Dec: -69° 00' 05s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Volans |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2397, 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 NGC2397 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2397 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2397
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 07h 21m 20s |
| Declination | -69° 00′ 05″ |
| Magnitude | 11.97 |
| Constellation | Volans |
| Elevation | -23.8° |
| Azimuth | 164.1° |
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.