NGC5856 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5856 right now?
NGC5856 is located in the constellation Bootes. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 56 degrees toward the southwest from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 6.03.
Twilight begins at 22:53 local time, and at that moment, NGC5856 will appear at an altitude of 56 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 22:53 local time, and at that moment, NGC5856 will appear at an altitude of 56 degrees toward the southwest.
NGC5856 Visibility on April 10
NGC5856 is visible from evening until sunrise
NGC5856 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5856 rise | 18:02 | |
| Civil sunset | 18:04 | 0° |
| Twighlight start | 18:36 | 6° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:08 | 12° |
Moon Rise, 52.1% illuminated  | 00:58 | 71° |
| NGC5856 transit | 01:00 | 71° |
| Astrosession end | 03:08 | 56° |
| Twighlight end | 03:41 | 50° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:13 | 44° |
| Sunrise | 04:41 | 38° |
| NGC5856 set | 07:58 | |
| Moon Set | 10:34 | -25° |
Track NGC5856 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC5856
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| Object name | NGC5856 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC5856 coordinates | 15.12229, 18.44244 |
| Center coordinates | 15.12229, 18.44244 |
NGC5856 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5856
| Time | 22:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC5856 elevation | 56° |
| NGC5856 Azimuth | -115° |
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
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.
| Date | Sat, 11 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:09 |
| Twighlight end | 03:06 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 57m |
| Rise | 17:58 |
| Set | 07:54 |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 00:56 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 07m 20s", Dec: 18° 26' 32s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC5856
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15.12229° |
| Declination | 18.44244° |
| Magnitude | 6.03 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | 56.3° |
| Azimuth | -115.2° |
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.