NGC2778 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2778 right now?
NGC2778 is located in the constellation LYNX. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 37° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 12.41.
NGC2778 tonight
NGC2778 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC2778 Visible from early morning until sunrise
NGC2778 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | -51° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -54° |
| NGC2778 rise | 01:52 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | 43° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 47° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:25 | 50° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 53° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | 56° |
| NGC2778 transit | 07:55 | 56° |
Track NGC2778 position throughout the night
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NGC2778 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2778
| Time | 04:58 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 46° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2778 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 NGC2778 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2778 will remain visible until June 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 01:48 |
| Set | 13:54 |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 07:51 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 12m 24s", Dec: 35° 01' 39s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2778, 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 NGC2778 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2778 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2778
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 12m 24s |
| Declination | 35° 01′ 39″ |
| Magnitude | 12.41 |
| Constellation | Lynx |
| Elevation | 36.8° |
| Azimuth | 45.6° |
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.
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