NGC2552 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2552 right now?
NGC2552 is located in the constellation LYNX. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 35° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 12.25.
NGC2552 tonight
NGC2552 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC2552 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC2552 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -39° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -37° |
| NGC2552 rise | 00:57 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 38° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 40° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 41° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 41° |
| NGC2552 transit | 07:02 | 41° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 41° |
Track NGC2552 position throughout the night
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NGC2552 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2552
| Time | 04:58 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 35° |
| Azimuth | 24° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2552 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 NGC2552 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2552 will remain visible until May 27, 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 | 00:53 |
| Set | 13:04 |
| Elevation at transit | 41° |
| Transit time | 06:58 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 19m 20s", Dec: 50° 00' 34s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2552, 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 NGC2552 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2552 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2552
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 19m 21s |
| Declination | 50° 00′ 35″ |
| Magnitude | 12.25 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 34.6° |
| Azimuth | 23.8° |
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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