Where is NGC2542 right now?
NGC2542 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 4.72.
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Where and When to Look for NGC2542 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2542 is near 04:34: 30° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2542 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2542 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 30° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2542
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Direction | north-west (328°) |
| Magnitude | 4.7 |
NGC2542 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2542
| Time | 17:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Azimuth | 328° |
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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| Sep 26, 12:00 | 3° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 26, 13:00 | -9° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 26, 14:00 | -20° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 26, 15:00 | -32° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 26, 16:00 | -44° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 26, 17:00 | -54° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 26, 18:00 | -63° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 26, 19:00 | -66° | 3° | north | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 26, 20:00 | -62° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 26, 21:00 | -53° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 26, 22:00 | -42° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 26, 23:00 | -30° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 00:00 | -19° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 01:00 | -7° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 02:00 | 5° | 110° | south-east | Very low | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 03:00 | 16° | 120° | south-east | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 03:33 — Astronomical night ends | 21° | 127° | south-east | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 04:00 | 25° | 132° | south-east | Visible | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 04:03 — Twilight end | 26° | 133° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 04:34 — Civil sunrise | 30° | 140° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 05:00 | 33° | 146° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 05:01 — Sunrise | 33° | 147° | south-east | Twilight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 06:00 | 38° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 07:00 | 40° | 182° | south | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 08:00 | 37° | 201° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 09:00 | 32° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 10:00 | 23° | 231° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 11:00 | 13° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |
| Sep 27, 12:00 | 2° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 08h 11m | −12° 55′ |