Jupiter's Ghost Nebula (NGC3242) Observation Details
NGC3242 Daily Motion
NGC3242 will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 34° by 09:40 and set at 14:40. Throughout the night, from 21:23 to 03:56, it will be below the horizon. NGC3242 will rise again after sunrise, at 04:37.NGC3242 will become visible in November, 10. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from November, 10, NGC3242 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
NGC3242 Visibility Timetable on September 19
NGC3242 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 11.6% illuminated | 01:35 | -36° |
| NGC3242 transit | 09:40 | 34° |
| NGC3242 set | 14:40 | |
| Moon Set | 15:52 | -14° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:37 | -46° |
| Astrosession end | 03:25 | -14° |
| NGC3242 rise | 04:37 | |
| Sunrise | 04:54 | 3° |
Track NGC3242 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is NGC3242 right now?
NGC3242 is located in the constellation Hydra, at right ascension 10h 24m 46s" and declination -18° 38' 31s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.Finder Chart for NGC3242
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| Object name | NGC3242 |
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| NGC3242 coordinates | 10.4128, -18.64222 |
| Center coordinates | 10.4128, -18.64222 |
NGC3242 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3242
| Time | 21:23 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC3242 elevation | -71° |
| NGC3242 Azimuth | 11° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC3242 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC3242's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC3242
| Date | Sat, 20 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:35 |
| Twighlight end | 03:24 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 48m |
| Rise | 04:37 |
| Set | 14:36 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 09:36 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 24m 46s", Dec: -18° 38' 31s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC3242, 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 NGC3242 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.
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 NGC3242 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC3242
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10.4128° |
| Declination | -18.64222° |
| Magnitude | 7.70 |
| Constellation | Hydra |
| Elevation | -71° |
| Azimuth | 11.4° |
Data Credits
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