NGC2473 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2473 right now?
NGC2473 is located in the constellation Lynx. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 6 degrees toward the northwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 02:00 local time, and at that moment, NGC2473 will appear at an altitude of 6 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 02:00 local time, and at that moment, NGC2473 will appear at an altitude of 6 degrees toward the northwest.
NGC2473 Visibility on June 29
NGC2473 is Not visible tonight
NGC2473 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2473 is always above the horizon | ||
| NGC2473 transit | 12:35 | 71° |
Moon Rise, 98.9% illuminated  | 18:05 | 34° |
| Sunset | 18:31 | 31° |
| Civil sunset | 19:03 | 27° |
| Twighlight start | 19:42 | 22° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:25 | 18° |
| NGC2473 is always above the horizon | ||
| Astrosession end | 01:56 | 6° |
| Twighlight end | 02:40 | 8° |
| Moon Set | 03:13 | 10° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:19 | 10° |
| Sunrise | 03:51 | 13° |
Track NGC2473 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2473
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| Object name | NGC2473 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2473 coordinates | 7.92634, 56.73581 |
| Center coordinates | 7.92634, 56.73581 |
NGC2473 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2473
| Time | 02:00 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2473 elevation | 6° |
| NGC2473 Azimuth | -12° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2473 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2473's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2473
NGC2473 will become visible in August, 15. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 15, NGC2473 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Tue, 30 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:20 |
| Twighlight end | 01:51 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 31m |
| Rise | NGC2473 is always up |
| Set | NGC2473 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 12:27 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 55m 34s", Dec: 56° 44' 08s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Lynx |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2473, 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 NGC2473 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 NGC2473 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 NGC2473
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 7.92634° |
| Declination | 56.73581° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 5.9° |
| Azimuth | -11.8° |
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.