When Is NGC1996 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC1996 visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

NGC1996 will remain visible until May 1, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC1996

Based on the amount of time NGC1996 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

NGC1996 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC1996 visibility on 2026-09-07

NGC1996 Visible from early morning until sunrise

NGC1996 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	-16°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-24°
NGC1996 rise	22:13
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	12°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	57°
Twilight end	03:45	63°
Civil sunrise	04:17	69°
Sunrise	04:44	74°
NGC1996 transit	05:39	78°

Track NGC1996 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC1996 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date