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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

NGC2429 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2429

Where is NGC2429 right now?

NGC2429 is located in the constellation Lynx. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 2 degrees toward the northwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 01:58 local time, and at that moment, NGC2429 will appear at an altitude of 2 degrees toward the northwest.

NGC2429 Visibility on June 29

NGC2429 is visible from sunset through most of the night

NGC2429 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2429 transit12:2375°
Moon Rise, 98.9% illuminated 18:0531°
Sunset18:3128°
Civil sunset19:0323°
Twighlight start19:4218°
Astrosession begin20:2513°
NGC2429 set23:48
NGC2429 rise00:54
Astrosession end01:562°
Twighlight end02:405°
Moon Set03:137°
Civil sunrise03:198°
Sunrise03:5111°

Track NGC2429 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
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Finder Chart for NGC2429

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Object nameNGC2429
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2429 coordinates7.73047, 52.35306
Center coordinates7.73047, 52.35306

NGC2429 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2429

Time01:58
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2429 elevation2°
NGC2429 Azimuth-14°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2429 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2429's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2429


NGC2429 will become visible in August, 16. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 16, NGC2429 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateTue, 30 June 2026
Twighlight start20:20
Twighlight end01:51
Twighlight duration6h 31m
Rise00:51
Set23:40
Elevation at transit75°
Transit time12:15
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 07h 43m 49s", Dec: 52° 21' 11s
Magnitude-
ConstellationLynx
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2429, 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 NGC2429 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 NGC2429

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension7.73047°
Declination52.35306°
Magnitude
ConstellationLynx
Elevation2.1°
Azimuth-14.5°

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.