Where is NGC2542 right now?
NGC2542 is located in the constellation Puppis. Although NGC2542 is currently 34° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for NGC2542 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC2542 during this observing period is around 00:27, at 37° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC2542 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2542 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 37° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC2542 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2542
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Direction | north-east (27°) |
| Magnitude | 4.7 |
NGC2542 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2542
| Time | 13:22 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Azimuth | 27° |
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.
NGC2542 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 8, 12:00 | -62° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 8, 13:00 | -62° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 8, 14:00 | -57° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 8, 15:00 | -47° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 8, 16:00 | -37° | 75° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 8, 17:00 | -25° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 8, 18:00 | -14° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 8, 19:00 | -3° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 8, 20:00 | 8° | 115° | south-east | Very low | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 8, 21:00 | 18° | 126° | south-east | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 8, 22:00 | 27° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 8, 23:00 | 33° | 154° | south-east | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 00:00 | 37° | 171° | south | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 00:37 — Astronomical night ends | 37° | 183° | south | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 01:00 | 37° | 190° | south | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 01:09 — Twilight end | 36° | 192° | south-west | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 01:41 — Civil sunrise | 34° | 202° | south-west | Twilight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 02:00 | 33° | 207° | south-west | Twilight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 02:11 — Sunrise | 32° | 210° | south-west | Twilight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 03:00 | 26° | 222° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 04:00 | 18° | 235° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 05:00 | 8° | 246° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 06:00 | -3° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 07:00 | -14° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 08:00 | -26° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 09:00 | -37° | 286° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 10:00 | -48° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 11:00 | -57° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Nov 9, 12:00 | -62° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |