NGC1096 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC1096 right now?
NGC1096 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 25° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 12.78.
NGC1096 tonight
NGC1096 visibility on 2026-11-03
NGC1096 Visible from evening until sunrise
NGC1096 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | 29° |
| Moonset | 13:29 | -27° |
| NGC1096 rise | 17:55 | |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 2° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 5° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 8° |
| NGC1096 transit | 23:54 | 30° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 10° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 7° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 4° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 2° |
| NGC1096 set | 05:53 |
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NGC1096 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1096
| Time | 02:10 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 25° |
| Azimuth | 198° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1096 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 NGC1096 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC1096 will remain visible until January 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 4 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 17:51 |
| Set | 05:49 |
| Elevation at transit | 30° |
| Transit time | 23:50 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 43m 49s", Dec: -59° 54' 48s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Horologium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC1096, 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 NGC1096 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC1096 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1096
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 43m 49s |
| Declination | -59° 54′ 48″ |
| Magnitude | 12.78 |
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 24.6° |
| Azimuth | 197.9° |
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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