Where is NGC1096 right now?
NGC1096 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 19° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 12.78.

Where and When to Look for NGC1096 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1096 is near 00:00: 30° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.

How NGC1096 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1096 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 30° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track NGC1096 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1096
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Direction | south-west (203°) |
| Magnitude | 12.8 |
NGC1096 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1096
| Time | 03:08 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Azimuth | 203° |
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.
NGC1096 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 2, 12:00 | -30° | 180° | south | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -29° | 171° | south | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -25° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -20° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -14° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -7° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | 1° | 150° | south-east | Very low | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | 8° | 151° | south-east | Very low | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 15° | 154° | south-east | Visible | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 21° | 158° | south-east | Visible | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 26° | 164° | south-east | Visible | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 29° | 172° | south | Visible | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 30° | 181° | south | Best view | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 29° | 189° | south | Visible | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 25° | 197° | south-west | Visible | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 20° | 203° | south-west | Visible | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 14° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 10° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 7° | 209° | south-west | Very low | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 7° | 209° | south-west | Very low | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 4° | 210° | south-west | Very low | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 2° | 210° | south-west | Very low | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | -1° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | -8° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -15° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -21° | 202° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -26° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -29° | 188° | south | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -30° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 02h 43m | −59° 54′ |