NGC2543 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2543 right now?
NGC2543 is located in the constellation LYNX. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 46° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 12.39.
NGC2543 tonight
NGC2543 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC2543 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC2543 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -52° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -50° |
| NGC2543 rise | 00:53 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 50° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 53° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 54° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 55° |
| NGC2543 transit | 06:56 | 55° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 54° |
Track NGC2543 position throughout the night
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NGC2543 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2543
| Time | 04:58 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 46° |
| Azimuth | 35° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2543 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 NGC2543 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2543 will remain visible until June 5, 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 | 00:49 |
| Set | 12:55 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 06:52 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 12m 57s", Dec: 36° 15' 16s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2543, 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 NGC2543 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2543 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2543
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 12m 58s |
| Declination | 36° 15′ 17″ |
| Magnitude | 12.39 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 45.7° |
| Azimuth | 34.6° |
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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