Where is NGC3956 right now?
NGC3956 is located in the constellation Crater. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC3956 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC3956 is near 04:27: 5° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Very low.
How NGC3956 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC3956 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 32° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC3956 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC3956
| Constellation | Crater |
| Elevation | -64° |
| Direction | north-west (303°) |
| Magnitude | 12.5 |
NGC3956 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC3956
| Time | 19:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -64° |
| Azimuth | 303° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC3956 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.
NGC3956 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 23, 12:00 | 17° | 226° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 13:00 | 8° | 236° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 14:00 | -3° | 246° | south-west | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 15:00 | -14° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 16:00 | -26° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 17:00 | -37° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 18:00 | -49° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 19:00 | -61° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 20:00 | -70° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 21:00 | -73° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 22:00 | -68° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 23:00 | -57° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 00:00 | -46° | 81° | east | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 01:00 | -34° | 91° | east | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 02:00 | -22° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 03:00 | -10° | 108° | south-east | Below horizon | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 03:57 — Astronomical night ends | 0° | 116° | south-east | Very low | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 04:00 | 1° | 117° | south-east | Very low | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 04:27 — Twilight end | 5° | 121° | south-east | Very low | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | 10° | 126° | south-east | Twilight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 05:00 | 11° | 127° | south-east | Twilight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 05:25 — Sunrise | 15° | 131° | south-east | Twilight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 06:00 | 20° | 138° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 07:00 | 27° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 08:00 | 31° | 167° | south-east | Daylight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 09:00 | 32° | 183° | south | Daylight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 10:00 | 30° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 11:00 | 24° | 214° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |
| Oct 24, 12:00 | 17° | 226° | south-west | Daylight | 11h 54m | −20° 34′ |