The Rosette Nebula (Caldwell 49)
R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.
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From Cambridge , the Rosette Nebula will become visible at around 20:44 (EDT), 30° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 23:37.
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Name
The Rosette Nebula (Caldwell 49)
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Object type
Nebula
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Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.
Events
| 29 Dec 2025 | – The Rosette Nebula is well placed |
| 29 Dec 2026 | – The Rosette Nebula is well placed |
| 30 Dec 2027 | – The Rosette Nebula is well placed |
| 29 Dec 2028 | – The Rosette Nebula is well placed |
| 29 Dec 2029 | – The Rosette Nebula is well placed |
| 29 Dec 2030 | – The Rosette Nebula is well placed |
| 30 Dec 2031 | – The Rosette Nebula is well placed |
| 29 Dec 2032 | – The Rosette Nebula is well placed |