Where is NGC1996 right now?
NGC1996 is located in the constellation Taurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC1996 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1996 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1996 is near 04:16: 69° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC1996 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1996 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 69° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1996
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -26° |
| Direction | north-east (11°) |
NGC1996 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1996
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -26° |
| Azimuth | 11° |
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 |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 12° | 293° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 1° | 302° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -8° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -16° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -22° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -26° | 350° | north | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -27° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -24° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -19° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -11° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -2° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 8° | 63° | north-east | Very low | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 19° | 72° | north-east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 31° | 79° | east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 42° | 87° | east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 54° | 97° | east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 57° | 100° | east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 63° | 107° | south-east | Visible | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 66° | 111° | south-east | Twilight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 69° | 117° | south-east | Twilight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 74° | 131° | south-east | Twilight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 76° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 78° | 202° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 69° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 58° | 259° | west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 46° | 270° | west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 34° | 278° | west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 23° | 286° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 11° | 294° | north-west | Daylight | 05h 38m | +25° 49′ |