NGC7242 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC7242 right now?
NGC7242 is located in the constellation Lacerta. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 60° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of .
NGC7242 tonight
NGC7242 visibility on 2026-11-01
NGC7242 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC7242 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 59° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 65° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 71° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 77° |
| NGC7242 transit | 16:06 | 87° |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | 60° |
| NGC7242 set | 00:43 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | -5° |
| NGC7242 rise | 07:25 | |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 20° |
Track NGC7242 position throughout the night
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NGC7242 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7242
| Time | 18:39 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Azimuth | 277° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC7242 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 NGC7242 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC7242 will remain visible until February 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 2 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:01 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 27m |
| Rise | 07:25 |
| Set | 00:39 |
| Elevation at transit | 87° |
| Transit time | 16:02 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 15m 40s", Dec: 37° 18' 02s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Lacerta |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC7242, 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 NGC7242 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC7242 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7242
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22h 15m 40s |
| Declination | 37° 18′ 02″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Lacerta |
| Elevation | 60.1° |
| Azimuth | 277.4° |
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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