NGC2580 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2580 right now?
NGC2580 is located in the constellation Puppis. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
NGC2580 Visibility on August 01
NGC2580 rises at sunrise
NGC2580 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2580 transit | 10:51 | 22° |
| NGC2580 set | 15:04 | |
Moon Rise, 94.4% illuminated  | 19:31 | -49° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:58 | -54° |
| Astrosession end | 02:30 | -44° |
| NGC2580 rise | 06:34 | |
| Moon Set | 07:13 | 6° |
Track NGC2580 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2580
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| Object name | NGC2580 |
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| NGC2580 coordinates | 8.35775, -30.29347 |
| Center coordinates | 8.35775, -30.29347 |
NGC2580 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2580
| Time | 16:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2580 elevation | -12° |
| NGC2580 Azimuth | 241° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2580 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2580's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2580
NGC2580 will become visible in September, 13. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 13, NGC2580 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Sun, 2 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:56 |
| Twighlight end | 02:29 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 32m |
| Rise | 06:34 |
| Set | 15:00 |
| Elevation at transit | 22° |
| Transit time | 10:47 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 21m 27s", Dec: -30° 17' 36s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2580, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC2580 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC2580 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC2580
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 8.35775° |
| Declination | -30.29347° |
| Magnitude | 9.70 |
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -11.7° |
| Azimuth | 240.7° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.