NGC2240 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2240 right now?
NGC2240 is located in the constellation Auriga. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 9 degrees, NGC2240 is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC2240 Visibility on August 04
NGC2240 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
NGC2240 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2240 transit | 08:51 | 88° |
| NGC2240 set | 17:00 | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:54 | -16° |
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated  | 20:44 | -17° |
| NGC2240 rise | 00:38 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:34 | 18° |
| Twighlight end | 03:11 | 24° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:46 | 31° |
| Sunrise | 04:16 | 36° |
| Moon Set | 10:28 | 70° |
Track NGC2240 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2240
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| Object name | NGC2240 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2240 coordinates | 6.55293, 35.25019 |
| Center coordinates | 6.55293, 35.25019 |
NGC2240 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2240
| Time | 15:57 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2240 elevation | 9° |
| NGC2240 Azimuth | 308° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2240 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2240's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2240
NGC2240 will become visible in August, 10. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 10, NGC2240 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Wed, 5 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:52 |
| Twighlight end | 02:32 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 40m |
| Rise | 00:38 |
| Set | 16:57 |
| Elevation at transit | 88° |
| Transit time | 08:47 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 33m 10s", Dec: 35° 15' 00s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Auriga |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2240, 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 NGC2240 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 NGC2240 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 NGC2240
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.55293° |
| Declination | 35.25019° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 9.4° |
| Azimuth | 307.5° |
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.