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.
Track NGC2542 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2542 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2542 is near 04:52: 39° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2542 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2542 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2542
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -5° |
| Direction | south-east (103°) |
| Magnitude | 4.7 |
NGC2542 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2542
| Time | 23:47 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -5° |
| Azimuth | 103° |
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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| Oct 17, 12:00 | -13° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 17, 13:00 | -25° | 273° | west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 17, 14:00 | -37° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 17, 15:00 | -48° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 17, 16:00 | -58° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 17, 17:00 | -64° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 17, 18:00 | -65° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 17, 19:00 | -59° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 17, 20:00 | -49° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 17, 21:00 | -38° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 17, 22:00 | -26° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 17, 23:00 | -14° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 00:00 | -2° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 01:00 | 9° | 114° | south-east | Very low | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 02:00 | 19° | 125° | south-east | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 03:00 | 28° | 137° | south-east | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 03:51 — Astronomical night ends | 35° | 150° | south-east | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 04:00 | 35° | 152° | south-east | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 04:22 — Twilight end | 37° | 159° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 04:52 — Civil sunrise | 39° | 168° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 05:00 | 39° | 170° | south | Twilight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 05:20 — Sunrise | 40° | 177° | south | Twilight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 06:00 | 39° | 189° | south | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 07:00 | 35° | 207° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 08:00 | 29° | 222° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 09:00 | 20° | 235° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 10:00 | 9° | 246° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 11:00 | -2° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Oct 18, 12:00 | -14° | 264° | west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |