Where is NGC1496 right now?
NGC1496 is located in the constellation Perseus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC1496 will be 5° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC1496 will be 5° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track NGC1496 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1496 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1496 is near 04:00: 75° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How NGC1496 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1496 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 75° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1496
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 5° |
| Direction | north-east (20°) |
| Magnitude | 9.6 |
NGC1496 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1496
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 5° |
| Azimuth | 20° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1496 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.
NGC1496 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 15° | 326° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 9° | 333° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 4° | 341° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 1° | 350° | north | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 0° | 359° | north | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 1° | 8° | north | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 3° | 17° | north-east | Very low | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 8° | 25° | north-east | Very low | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 13° | 32° | north-east | Visible | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 20° | 38° | north-east | Visible | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 28° | 43° | north-east | Visible | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 36° | 47° | north-east | Visible | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 45° | 49° | north-east | Visible | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 54° | 49° | north-east | Visible | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 63° | 45° | north-east | Visible | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 71° | 32° | north-east | Visible | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 72° | 27° | north-east | Visible | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 74° | 11° | north-east | Visible | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 75° | 3° | north | Best view | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 75° | 354° | north | Twilight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 73° | 339° | north-west | Twilight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 72° | 333° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 65° | 317° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 56° | 311° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 47° | 310° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 38° | 312° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 30° | 316° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 22° | 321° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 14° | 327° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 04m | +52° 39′ |