NGC2408 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC2408 right now?
NGC2408 is located in the constellation Camelopardalis. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 44 degrees, NGC2408 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, NGC2408 will appear at an altitude of 23 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, NGC2408 will appear at an altitude of 23 degrees toward the northwest.
NGC2408 Visibility on August 04
NGC2408 is Not visible tonight
NGC2408 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC2408 is always above the horizon | ||
| NGC2408 transit | 09:58 | 56° |
| Sunset | 18:12 | 26° |
| Civil sunset | 18:41 | 24° |
| Twighlight start | 19:16 | 23° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:54 | 21° |
| NGC2408 is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated  | 20:44 | 20° |
| Astrosession end | 02:34 | 29° |
| Twighlight end | 03:11 | 32° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:46 | 34° |
| Sunrise | 04:16 | 37° |
| Moon Set | 10:28 | 55° |
Track NGC2408 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC2408
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| Object name | NGC2408 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC2408 coordinates | 7.67553, 71.66819 |
| Center coordinates | 7.67553, 71.66819 |
NGC2408 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2408
| Time | 13:59 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC2408 elevation | 44° |
| NGC2408 Azimuth | 338° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC2408 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC2408's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC2408
NGC2408 will be visible until June, 27, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Tue, 4 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:49 |
| Twighlight end | 02:27 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 38m |
| Rise | NGC2408 is always up |
| Set | NGC2408 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 09:54 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 40m 31s", Dec: 71° 40' 05s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Camelopardalis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC2408, 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 NGC2408 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 NGC2408 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 NGC2408
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 7.67553° |
| Declination | 71.66819° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Camelopardalis |
| Elevation | 44.4° |
| Azimuth | 337.5° |
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.