NGC2687 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2687 right now?
NGC2687 is located in the constellation Ursa Major. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 28 degrees, NGC2687 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:42 local time, and at that moment, NGC2687 will appear at an altitude of 28 degrees toward the northeast.
Twilight begins at 19:42 local time, and at that moment, NGC2687 will appear at an altitude of 28 degrees toward the northeast.
NGC2687 Visibility on June 25
NGC2687 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC2687 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2687 transit | 13:50 | 78° |
Moon Rise, 70.4% illuminated  | 14:12 | 78° |
| Sunset | 18:30 | 39° |
| Civil sunset | 19:03 | 34° |
| Twighlight start | 19:42 | 28° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | 22° |
| NGC2687 set | 23:56 | |
| Moon Set | 00:25 | -2° |
| Astrosession end | 01:54 | -3° |
| NGC2687 rise | 03:40 | |
| Sunrise | 03:50 | 1° |
Track NGC2687 Position Throughout the Night
← Thu, 25 June 2026 →
| Time | |
| Altitude | |
| Azimuth |
Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC2687 changing position in the night sky.
Finder Chart for NGC2687
Double-click to unlock the map.
| Object name | NGC2687 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2687 coordinates | 8.91819, 49.15592 |
| Center coordinates | 8.91819, 49.15592 |
NGC2687 Passage Through Night
Double-click to unlock the map.
Current position of NGC2687
| Time | 07:55 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2687 elevation | 28° |
| NGC2687 Azimuth | -48° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2687 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2687's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2687
NGC2687 will become visible in September, 1. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 1, NGC2687 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Thu, 25 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:21 |
| Twighlight end | 01:49 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 28m |
| Rise | 03:40 |
| Set | 23:52 |
| Elevation at transit | 78° |
| Transit time | 13:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 55m 05s", Dec: 49° 09' 21s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2687, 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 NGC2687 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 NGC2687 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 NGC2687
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 8.91819° |
| Declination | 49.15592° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Ursa Major |
| Elevation | 27.9° |
| Azimuth | -47.7° |
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.