NGC2972 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2972 right now?
NGC2972 is located in the constellation Vela. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
NGC2972 Visibility on July 20
NGC2972 rises at sunrise
NGC2972 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 25.8% illuminated  | 09:58 | -6° |
| NGC2972 rise | 11:25 | |
| NGC2972 transit | 12:57 | 2° |
| NGC2972 set | 14:29 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:12 | -39° |
| Moon Set | 21:33 | -52° |
| Astrosession end | 02:15 | -71° |
Track NGC2972 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2972
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| Object name | NGC2972 |
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| NGC2972 coordinates | 9.66987, -50.32094 |
| Center coordinates | 9.66987, -50.32094 |
NGC2972 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2972
| Time | 10:38 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2972 elevation | -3° |
| NGC2972 Azimuth | 159° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2972 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2972's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2972
NGC2972 will become visible in November, 5. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from November, 5, NGC2972 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Mon, 20 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:08 |
| Twighlight end | 02:09 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 1m |
| Rise | 11:21 |
| Set | 14:25 |
| Elevation at transit | 2° |
| Transit time | 12:53 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 40m 11s", Dec: -50° 19' 15s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Vela |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2972, 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 NGC2972 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.
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 NGC2972 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 NGC2972
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 9.66987° |
| Declination | -50.32094° |
| Magnitude | 9.90 |
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -2.9° |
| Azimuth | 158.6° |
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.