Where is NGC2396 right now?
NGC2396 is located in the constellation Puppis. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC2396 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC2396 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC2396 is near 04:16: 23° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Best view.
How NGC2396 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC2396 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 23° toward the south-east, and finishes toward the south-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2396
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Direction | north-west (326°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
NGC2396 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2396
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -61° |
| Azimuth | 326° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 10° | 246° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -1° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -13° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -25° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -36° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -48° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -57° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -63° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -64° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -57° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -48° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -37° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -25° | 86° | east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -13° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -1° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 10° | 113° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 13° | 116° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 18° | 121° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 21° | 124° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 23° | 127° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 28° | 133° | south-east | Twilight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 30° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 37° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 40° | 171° | south | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 40° | 190° | south | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 36° | 208° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 29° | 224° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 20° | 236° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 10° | 247° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |