NGC2282 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2282 right now?
NGC2282 is located in the constellation Monoceros. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 47° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 10.00.
Twilight begins at 03:15 local time. At that moment, NGC2282 will be 47° above the horizon toward the south-east.
Twilight begins at 03:15 local time. At that moment, NGC2282 will be 47° above the horizon toward the south-east.
NGC2282 visibility on 2026-10-05
NGC2282 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
NGC2282 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moonset | 13:37 | -29° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:12 | -48° |
Moonrise, 34% illuminated  | 22:25 | -6° |
| NGC2282 rise | 22:54 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:40 | 50° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:10 | 52° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:40 | 54° |
| NGC2282 transit | 04:57 | 54° |
| Sunrise | 05:08 | 54° |
Track NGC2282 position throughout the night
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NGC2282 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2282
| Time | 03:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 47° |
| Azimuth | 141° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2282 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 NGC2282 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC2282 will remain visible until April 30, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 6 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:06 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:34 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 28m |
| Rise | 22:50 |
| Set | 10:56 |
| Elevation at transit | 54° |
| Transit time | 04:53 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 46m 51s", Dec: 01° 18' 57s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC2282, 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 NGC2282 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC2282 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2282
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 06h 46m 52s |
| Declination | 01° 18′ 58″ |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 47° |
| Azimuth | 140.8° |
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.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.