NGC5856 Observation Details
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 January 14
NGC5856 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 24.7% illuminated | 01:14 | 29° |
| NGC5856 transit | 05:42 | 71° |
| Moon Set | 10:52 | 21° |
| NGC5856 set | 12:40 | |
| Astrosession begin | 16:44 | -33° |
| NGC5856 rise | 22:40 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:49 | 59° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:52 | 69° |
| Sunrise | 05:22 | 71° |
Track NGC5856 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is NGC5856 right now?
NGC5856 is located in the constellation Bootes, at right ascension 15h 07m 20s" and declination 18° 26' 32s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.Finder Chart for NGC5856
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| Object name | NGC5856 |
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| 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 | 16:20 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC5856 elevation | -31° |
| NGC5856 Azimuth | 22° |
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
| Date | Thu, 15 January 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 16:44 |
| Twighlight end | 03:46 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 2m |
| Rise | 22:40 |
| Set | 12:36 |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 05:38 |
| 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.
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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC5856
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15.12229° |
| Declination | 18.44244° |
| Magnitude | 6.03 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | -31.1° |
| Azimuth | 22.3° |
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.
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