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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

NGC2744 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC2744

Where is NGC2744 right now?

NGC2744 is located in the constellation Cancer. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC2744 Visibility on June 27

NGC2744 is visible from sunset through most of the night

NGC2744 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC2744 transit13:5271°
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated 16:1454°
Sunset18:3127°
Civil sunset19:0320°
Twighlight start19:4213°
Astrosession begin20:264°
NGC2744 set20:50
Moon Set01:36-34°
Astrosession end01:55-34°
NGC2744 rise06:50

Track NGC2744 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
Altitude
Azimuth
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Finder Chart for NGC2744

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Object nameNGC2744
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC2744 coordinates9.07747, 18.46028
Center coordinates9.07747, 18.46028

NGC2744 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC2744

Time01:37
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC2744 elevation-34°
NGC2744 Azimuth4°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2744 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2744's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC2744


NGC2744 will become visible in September, 19. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 19, NGC2744 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSun, 28 June 2026
Twighlight start20:21
Twighlight end01:50
Twighlight duration5h 29m
Rise06:50
Set20:46
Elevation at transit71°
Transit time13:48
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 09h 04m 38s", Dec: 18° 27' 37s
Magnitude-
ConstellationCancer
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2744, 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 NGC2744 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 NGC2744

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension9.07747°
Declination18.46028°
Magnitude
ConstellationCancer
Elevation-34.1°
Azimuth3.6°

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.