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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Columbus, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
39.9625
Longitude:
-83.0061

NGC5856 Observation Details

NGC5856

NGC5856 Daily Motion


NGC5856 will be visible until October, 6, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

NGC5856 Visibility Timetable on May 09

NGC5856 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 87.4% illuminated17:00-14°
NGC5856 rise18:26
Sunset20:3223°
Civil sunset21:0429°
Astrosession begin22:2144°
NGC5856 transit01:3068°
Astrosession end04:3545°
Moon Set04:4543°
Civil sunrise05:5230°
Sunrise06:2324°
NGC5856 set08:33

Track NGC5856 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
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Finder Chart for NGC5856

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Object nameNGC5856
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC5856 coordinates15.12229, 18.44244
Center coordinates15.12229, 18.44244

NGC5856 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC5856

Time04:39
Latitude39.9625
Longitude-83.0061
NGC5856 elevation44°
NGC5856 Azimuth104°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC5856 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC5856's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC5856

Time
DateSat, 10 May 2025
Twighlight start22:18
Twighlight end04:28
Twighlight duration6h 10m
Rise18:22
Set08:30
Elevation at transit68°
Transit time01:26
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 15h 07m 20s", Dec: 18° 26' 32s
Magnitude6
ConstellationBootes
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC5856, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC5856 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.

Data Credits

The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.

For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.