NGC2459 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2459 right now?
NGC2459 is located in the constellation Canis Minor. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 16 degrees, NGC2459 is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC2459 Visibility on July 10
NGC2459 rises at sunrise
NGC2459 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2459 transit | 11:48 | 62° |
| NGC2459 set | 18:17 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:21 | -23° |
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated  | 23:49 | -43° |
| Astrosession end | 02:05 | -33° |
| NGC2459 rise | 05:16 | |
| Moon Set | 15:07 | 37° |
Track NGC2459 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2459
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| Object name | NGC2459 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2459 coordinates | 7.86716, 9.55742 |
| Center coordinates | 7.86716, 9.55742 |
NGC2459 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2459
| Time | 06:43 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2459 elevation | 16° |
| NGC2459 Azimuth | 90° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2459 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2459's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2459
NGC2459 will become visible in September, 9. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 9, NGC2459 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 | 05:16 |
| Set | 18:13 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 11:44 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 52m 01s", Dec: 09° 33' 26s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2459, 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 NGC2459 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 NGC2459 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 NGC2459
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 7.86716° |
| Declination | 9.55742° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Canis Minor |
| Elevation | 16.4° |
| Azimuth | 90.4° |
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.