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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

NGC2404 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2404

Where is NGC2404 right now?

NGC2404 is located in the constellation Camelopardalis. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 24 degrees, NGC2404 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:42 local time, and at that moment, NGC2404 will appear at an altitude of 26 degrees toward the northeast.

NGC2404 Visibility on June 28

NGC2404 is Not visible tonight

NGC2404 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2404 is always above the horizon
NGC2404 transit12:2062°
Moon Rise, 96.3% illuminated 17:1140°
Sunset18:3132°
Civil sunset19:0329°
Twighlight start19:4226°
Astrosession begin20:2522°
NGC2404 is always above the horizon
Astrosession end01:5615°
Moon Set02:2116°
Twighlight end02:3917°
Civil sunrise03:1819°
Sunrise03:5121°

Track NGC2404 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Finder Chart for NGC2404

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Object nameNGC2404
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2404 coordinates7.61854, 65.61081
Center coordinates7.61854, 65.61081

NGC2404 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2404

Time04:38
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2404 elevation24°
NGC2404 Azimuth-24°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2404 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2404's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2404


NGC2404 will become visible in August, 5. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 5, NGC2404 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSun, 28 June 2026
Twighlight start20:21
Twighlight end01:50
Twighlight duration5h 29m
RiseNGC2404 is always up
SetNGC2404 is always up
Elevation at transit62°
Transit time12:17
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 07h 37m 06s", Dec: 65° 36' 38s
Magnitude-
ConstellationCamelopardalis
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2404, 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 NGC2404 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 NGC2404

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension7.61854°
Declination65.61081°
Magnitude
ConstellationCamelopardalis
Elevation24.2°
Azimuth-24°

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.