NGC2717 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2717 right now?
NGC2717 is located in the constellation Pyxis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC2717 tonight
NGC2717 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC2717 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC2717 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | 11° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -49° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -74° |
| NGC2717 rise | 20:57 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | 24° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:06 | 25° |
| NGC2717 transit | 01:26 | 25° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:38 | 25° |
| Sunrise | 02:08 | 25° |
| NGC2717 set | 05:54 |
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NGC2717 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2717
| Time | 20:56 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -0° |
| Azimuth | 123° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2717 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 NGC2717 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2717 will remain visible until June 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | 20:53 |
| Set | 05:51 |
| Elevation at transit | 25° |
| Transit time | 01:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 57m 01s", Dec: -24° 40' 25s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Pyxis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2717, 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 NGC2717 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2717 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2717
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 08h 57m 01s |
| Declination | -24° 40′ 26″ |
| Magnitude | 12.29 |
| Constellation | Pyxis |
| Elevation | -0.2° |
| Azimuth | 122.8° |
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.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.