NGC2440 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2440 right now?
NGC2440 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC2440 visibility on 2026-10-13
NGC2440 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC2440 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 2.1% illuminated  | 07:25 | 28° |
| Moonset | 17:26 | -71° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:01 | -69° |
| NGC2440 rise | 00:20 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:47 | 30° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:17 | 32° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:47 | 34° |
| Sunrise | 05:15 | 34° |
| NGC2440 transit | 05:21 | 34° |
| NGC2440 set | 10:22 |
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 | 13:07 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Azimuth | 270° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2440 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 NGC2440 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2440 will remain visible until April 18, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 13 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:56 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:40 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 44m |
| Rise | 00:20 |
| Set | 10:22 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 05:21 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 41m 55s", Dec: -18° 12' 30s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2440, 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 NGC2440 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2440 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2440
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 07h 41m 55s |
| Declination | -18° 12′ 30″ |
| Magnitude | 9.4 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -31.4° |
| Azimuth | 270.3° |
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.