NGC2402 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2402 right now?
NGC2402 is located in the constellation Canis Minor. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20 degrees, NGC2402 is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC2402 Visibility on July 10
NGC2402 rises at sunrise
NGC2402 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2402 transit | 11:27 | 62° |
| NGC2402 set | 17:56 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:21 | -26° |
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated  | 23:49 | -43° |
| Astrosession end | 02:05 | -30° |
| NGC2402 rise | 04:54 | |
| Moon Set | 15:07 | 33° |
Track NGC2402 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2402
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| Object name | NGC2402 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2402 coordinates | 7.51311, 9.65056 |
| Center coordinates | 7.51311, 9.65056 |
NGC2402 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2402
| Time | 06:41 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2402 elevation | 20° |
| NGC2402 Azimuth | 93° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2402 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2402's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2402
NGC2402 will become visible in September, 5. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 5, NGC2402 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | 04:54 |
| Set | 17:52 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 11:23 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 30m 47s", Dec: 09° 39' 02s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2402, 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 NGC2402 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 NGC2402 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 NGC2402
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 7.51311° |
| Declination | 9.65056° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
| Elevation | 20.3° |
| Azimuth | 93.3° |
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.