NGC2542 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2542 right now?
NGC2542 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC2542 visibility on 2026-08-18
NGC2542 Rises at sunrise
NGC2542 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2542 transit | 09:34 | 40° |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 09:49 | 40° |
| NGC2542 set | 14:53 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:32 | -54° |
| Moonset | 20:26 | -61° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:51 | -16° |
| NGC2542 rise | 04:11 | |
| Sunrise | 04:28 | 3° |
Track NGC2542 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2542
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| Object name | NGC2542 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2542 coordinates | 8.18789, -12.92708 |
| Center coordinates | 8.18789, -12.92708 |
NGC2542 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2542
| Time | 18:31 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -43° |
| Azimuth | 289° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2542 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.
Annual motion of NGC2542
NGC2542 will become visible again around October 4 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Wed, 19 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:30 |
| Twilight end | 02:49 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 19m |
| Rise | 04:11 |
| Set | 14:49 |
| Elevation at transit | 40° |
| Transit time | 09:30 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 11m 16s", Dec: -12° 55' 37s |
| Magnitude | 5 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2542, 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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2542
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 8.18789° |
| Declination | -12.92708° |
| Magnitude | 4.72 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -42.8° |
| Azimuth | 288.8° |
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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