NGC2440 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2440 right now?
NGC2440 is located in the constellation Puppis. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 34 degrees toward the south from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 9.40.
Twilight begins at 18:32 local time, and at that moment, NGC2440 will appear at an altitude of 34 degrees toward the southeast.
Twilight begins at 18:32 local time, and at that moment, NGC2440 will appear at an altitude of 34 degrees toward the southeast.
NGC2440 Visibility on April 06
NGC2440 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC2440 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2440 rise | 12:51 | |
| Sunset | 17:32 | 34° |
| NGC2440 transit | 17:52 | 34° |
| Civil sunset | 18:00 | 34° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:04 | 32° |
Moon Rise, 85.9% illuminated  | 21:38 | 13° |
| NGC2440 set | 22:53 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:15 | -51° |
| Moon Set | 06:59 | -66° |
Track NGC2440 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2440
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| Object name | NGC2440 |
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| NGC2440 coordinates | 7.69871, -18.20847 |
| Center coordinates | 7.69871, -18.20847 |
NGC2440 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2440
| Time | 17:59 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2440 elevation | 34° |
| NGC2440 Azimuth | 178° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2440 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2440's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2440
NGC2440 will be visible until April, 18, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Tue, 7 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:04 |
| Twighlight end | 03:12 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 8m |
| Rise | 12:47 |
| Set | 22:49 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 17:48 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 41m 55s", Dec: -18° 12' 30s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2440, 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 NGC2440 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 NGC2440 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 NGC2440
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 7.69871° |
| Declination | -18.20847° |
| Magnitude | 9.40 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | 34.4° |
| Azimuth | 177.9° |
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.