NGC2866 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2866 right now?
NGC2866 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC2866 visibility on 2026-09-07
NGC2866 is Not visible tonight
NGC2866 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2866 transit | 09:26 | 2° |
| Moonset | 14:56 | -24° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -61° |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | -65° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | -30° |
| NGC2866 rise | 08:07 | |
| NGC2866 set | 10:37 |
Track NGC2866 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2866
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| Object name | NGC2866 |
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| NGC2866 coordinates | 9.36807, -51.10261 |
| Center coordinates | 9.36807, -51.10261 |
NGC2866 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2866
| Time | 14:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -19° |
| Azimuth | 220° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2866 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 NGC2866 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2866 will become visible again around November 7 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | 08:07 |
| Set | 10:37 |
| Elevation at transit | 2° |
| Transit time | 09:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 22m 05s", Dec: -51° 06' 09s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Vela |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2866, 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 NGC2866 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2866 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2866
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 22m 05s |
| Declination | -51° 06′ 09″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -19.2° |
| Azimuth | 219.6° |
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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