Bear Claw Nebula (NGC2537) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2537 right now?
NGC2537 is located in the constellation LYNX. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 38° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 11.71.
NGC2537 tonight
NGC2537 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC2537 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC2537 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -43° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -41° |
| NGC2537 rise | 00:52 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 42° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 44° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 45° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 45° |
| NGC2537 transit | 06:56 | 45° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 45° |
Track NGC2537 position throughout the night
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Finder Chart for NGC2537
Bear Claw Nebula (NGC2537) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Bear Claw Nebula (NGC2537)
| Time | 04:58 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 38° |
| Azimuth | 26° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2537 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 Bear Claw Nebula (NGC2537) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2537 will remain visible until May 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 00:48 |
| Set | 12:57 |
| Elevation at transit | 45° |
| Transit time | 06:52 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 13m 14s", Dec: 45° 59' 23s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2537, 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 NGC2537 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2537 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2537
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 13m 15s |
| Declination | 45° 59′ 23″ |
| Magnitude | 11.71 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 38.4° |
| Azimuth | 25.9° |
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.
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