When Is NGC2396 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC2396 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.

NGC2396 will remain visible until April 26, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC2396

Based on the amount of time NGC2396 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are January 2027, December 2026, February 2027.

NGC2396 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC2396 visibility on 2026-10-24

NGC2396 Visible from before midnight until sunrise

NGC2396 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 88% illuminated	14:51	-57°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:47	-59°
NGC2396 rise	23:01
Moonset	03:47	40°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:57	41°
NGC2396 transit	04:24	41°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:27	41°
Civil sunrise	04:58	40°
Sunrise	05:25	39°
NGC2396 set	09:46

Track NGC2396 position throughout the night

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NGC2396 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date