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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

NGC2711 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2711

Where is NGC2711 right now?

NGC2711 is located in the constellation Cancer. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 67 degrees, NGC2711 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:52 local time, and at that moment, NGC2711 will appear at an altitude of 66 degrees toward the southeast.

NGC2711 Visibility on April 25

NGC2711 is visible from sunset through most of the night

NGC2711 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 48.9% illuminated 11:041°
Sunset17:5070°
NGC2711 transit17:5270°
Civil sunset18:1869°
Twighlight start18:5266°
Astrosession begin19:2761°
NGC2711 set00:46
Moon Set01:21-6°
Astrosession end02:44-20°
NGC2711 rise10:54

Track NGC2711 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Finder Chart for NGC2711

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Object nameNGC2711
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2711 coordinates8.95656, 17.28803
Center coordinates8.95656, 17.28803

NGC2711 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2711

Time17:05
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2711 elevation67°
NGC2711 Azimuth-150°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2711 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2711's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2711


NGC2711 will be visible until June, 5, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Time
DateSun, 26 April 2026
Twighlight start19:27
Twighlight end02:41
Twighlight duration7h 14m
Rise10:54
Set00:42
Elevation at transit70°
Transit time17:48
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 08h 57m 23s", Dec: 17° 17' 16s
Magnitude15
ConstellationCancer
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2711, 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 NGC2711 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 NGC2711

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension8.95656°
Declination17.28803°
Magnitude14.65
ConstellationCancer
Elevation67.4°
Azimuth-149.6°

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.