Where is NGC1996 right now?
NGC1996 is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 57° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of .
Where and When to Look for NGC1996 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC1996 during this observing period is around 02:30, at 78° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1996 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1996 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 77° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC1996 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1996
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -16° |
| Direction | north-east (38°) |
NGC1996 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1996
| Time | 17:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -16° |
| Azimuth | 38° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1996 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.
NGC1996 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -17° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | -23° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | -26° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | -26° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | -24° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | -18° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -10° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -1° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | 10° | 65° | north-east | Very low | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | 21° | 73° | north-east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | 32° | 80° | east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | 44° | 89° | east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | 56° | 99° | east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | 68° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | 77° | 148° | south-east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | 77° | 211° | south-west | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | 68° | 244° | south-west | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | 68° | 245° | south-west | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | 62° | 254° | south-west | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 57° | 261° | west | Twilight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | 56° | 261° | west | Twilight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | 51° | 266° | west | Twilight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | 44° | 271° | west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | 33° | 279° | west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | 21° | 287° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | 10° | 295° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | -1° | 304° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | -10° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | -18° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |