Where is NGC5053 right now?
NGC5053 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although NGC5053 is currently 65° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC5053 will be 21° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC5053 will be 21° above the horizon toward the west.
Track NGC5053 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC5053 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC5053 is near 18:00: 26° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How NGC5053 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC5053 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 26° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5053
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Direction | west (277°) |
| Magnitude | 10 |
NGC5053 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5053
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 21° |
| Azimuth | 277° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5053 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.
NGC5053 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 64° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 70° | 166° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 68° | 207° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 61° | 235° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 50° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 38° | 263° | west | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 26° | 273° | west | Best view | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 14° | 281° | north-west | Visible | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 3° | 290° | north-west | Very low | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -8° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -18° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -26° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -32° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -35° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -34° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -30° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -29° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -25° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -23° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -21° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -17° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -14° | 54° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -4° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 7° | 73° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 19° | 82° | east | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 31° | 91° | east | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 43° | 101° | east | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 54° | 114° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 64° | 134° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 16m | +17° 41′ |