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.
Where and When to Look for NGC2396 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC2396 is near 04:27: 41° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Twilight.
How NGC2396 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC2396 moves from the west, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the south, and finishes toward the west.
Track NGC2396 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC2396
| Constellation | Puppis |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Direction | north-east (27°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
NGC2396 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC2396
| Time | 17:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -62° |
| Azimuth | 27° |
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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| Oct 23, 12:00 | -26° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | -37° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -48° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -58° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -64° | 345° | north-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -63° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -57° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -47° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -36° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | -24° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | -12° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | 0° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | 11° | 114° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | 21° | 125° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | 30° | 138° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | 37° | 154° | south-east | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 41° | 171° | south | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 41° | 172° | south | Visible | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 41° | 181° | south | Twilight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 40° | 191° | south | Twilight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 40° | 192° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 39° | 200° | south-west | Twilight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 36° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 29° | 225° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 19° | 237° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | 9° | 248° | south-west | Daylight | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | -3° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | -14° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | -26° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 07h 28m | −11° 43′ |