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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
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Jupiter's Ghost Nebula (NGC3242) Observation Details

NGC3242

NGC3242 Daily Motion

NGC3242 will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 34° by 10:24 and set at 15:23. Throughout the night, from 21:25 to 03:46, it will be below the horizon. NGC3242 will rise again after sunrise, at 05:20.
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 08

NGC3242 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC3242 transit10:2434°
NGC3242 set15:23
Moon Rise, 99.8% illuminated17:33-25°
Astrosession begin18:56-41°
Astrosession end03:14-24°
NGC3242 rise05:20
Moon Set05:465°

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 nameNGC3242
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC3242 coordinates10.4128, -18.64222
Center coordinates10.4128, -18.64222

NGC3242 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC3242

Time21:25
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC3242 elevation-68°
NGC3242 Azimuth37°
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

Time
DateTue, 9 September 2025
Twighlight start18:54
Twighlight end03:13
Twighlight duration8h 19m
Rise05:20
Set15:19
Elevation at transit34°
Transit time10:20
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 10h 24m 46s", Dec: -18° 38' 31s
Magnitude8
ConstellationHydra
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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC3242

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension10.4128°
Declination-18.64222°
Magnitude7.70
ConstellationHydra
Elevation-67.6°
Azimuth37.2°

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.