Where is NGC2196 right now?
NGC2196 is located in the constellation Lepus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where and When to Look for NGC2196 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2196 is near 03:00: 68° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Visible.

How NGC2196 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2196 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 68° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC2196 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2196
| Constellation | Lepus |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Direction | south-east (113°) |
| Magnitude | 11.2 |
NGC2196 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2196
| Time | 20:08 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Azimuth | 113° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2196 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.
NGC2196 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 2, 12:00 | -36° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -49° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -60° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -67° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -67° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -58° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | -46° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | -33° | 116° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | -19° | 113° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | -5° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 8° | 112° | south-east | Very low | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 22° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 36° | 117° | south-east | Visible | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 49° | 124° | south-east | Visible | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 60° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 68° | 166° | south-east | Best view | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 66° | 202° | south-west | Visible | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 63° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 59° | 224° | south-west | Visible | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 58° | 226° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 54° | 231° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 50° | 235° | south-west | Twilight | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | 46° | 238° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | 33° | 244° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | 19° | 247° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | 5° | 248° | south-west | Daylight | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -9° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -23° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -36° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 06h 12m | −21° 48′ |