NGC0596 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC0596 right now?
NGC0596 is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 20° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 10.95.
NGC0596 tonight
NGC0596 visibility on 2026-11-02
NGC0596 Visible from evening until before midnight
NGC0596 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moonset | 09:16 | -39° |
| NGC0596 rise | 12:43 | |
| Civil sunset | 12:57 | 3° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:29 | 9° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:01 | 14° |
| NGC0596 transit | 18:19 | 43° |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 18:52 | 42° |
| NGC0596 set | 23:54 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:30 | -7° |
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NGC0596 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC0596
| Time | 14:34 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 119° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC0596 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
When Is NGC0596 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC0596 will remain visible until February 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:00 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 29m |
| Rise | 12:39 |
| Set | 23:50 |
| Elevation at transit | 43° |
| Transit time | 18:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 01h 32m 52s", Dec: -7° 01' 54s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC0596, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC0596 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC0596 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC0596
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 01h 32m 52s |
| Declination | -7° 01′ 55″ |
| Magnitude | 10.95 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 20.1° |
| Azimuth | 118.5° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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