Where is NGC3496 right now?
NGC3496 is located in the constellation Carina. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC3496 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC3496 Tonight
NGC3496 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 8° below the horizon near 11:00.
How NGC3496 Moves Across the Sky
NGC3496 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 8° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3496
| Constellation | Carina |
| Elevation | -42° |
| Direction | south-west (218°) |
| Magnitude | 8.2 |
NGC3496 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3496
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -42° |
| Azimuth | 218° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3496 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.
NGC3496 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -8° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -11° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -14° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -19° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -25° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -32° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -39° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -46° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -53° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -60° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -65° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -67° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -65° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -60° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -54° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -47° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -45° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -41° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -39° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -37° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -34° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -32° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -25° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -19° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -14° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -11° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -8° | 173° | south | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -8° | 180° | south | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -8° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 10h 59m | −60° 20′ |