Where is NGC2396 right now?
NGC2396 is located in the constellation Puppis. Although NGC2396 is currently 42° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for NGC2396 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2396 is near 04:00: 78° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How NGC2396 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2396 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 78° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC2396 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2396
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -48° |
| Direction | south-east (108°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
NGC2396 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2396
| Time | 18:35 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -48° |
| Azimuth | 108° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC2396 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.
NGC2396 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 14, 12:00 | -31° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 13:00 | -45° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 14:00 | -60° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 15:00 | -72° | 228° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 16:00 | -78° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 17:00 | -70° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 18:00 | -56° | 111° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 19:00 | -42° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 20:00 | -27° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 21:00 | -13° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 22:00 | 2° | 102° | south-east | Very low | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 14, 23:00 | 17° | 102° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 00:00 | 31° | 104° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 01:00 | 46° | 107° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 02:00 | 60° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 03:00 | 73° | 133° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 04:00 | 78° | 191° | south | Best view | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 75° | 218° | south-west | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 04:53 — Twilight end | 70° | 233° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 05:00 | 69° | 235° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 65° | 241° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 05:42 — Sunrise | 60° | 246° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 06:00 | 56° | 249° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 07:00 | 42° | 254° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 08:00 | 27° | 257° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 09:00 | 12° | 258° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 10:00 | -2° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 11:00 | -17° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Nov 15, 12:00 | -32° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |