NGC5100 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5100 right now?
NGC5100 is located in the constellation Virgo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 53 degrees, NGC5100 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:38 local time, and at that moment, NGC5100 will appear at an altitude of 47 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 19:38 local time, and at that moment, NGC5100 will appear at an altitude of 47 degrees toward the southwest.
NGC5100 Visibility on July 11
NGC5100 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC5100 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Set | 16:21 | 59° |
| NGC5100 transit | 17:12 | 62° |
| Sunset | 18:28 | 57° |
| Civil sunset | 19:00 | 53° |
| Twighlight start | 19:38 | 47° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:20 | 39° |
| NGC5100 set | 23:39 | |
Moon Rise, 16.7% illuminated  | 00:36 | -11° |
| Astrosession end | 02:06 | -27° |
| NGC5100 rise | 10:42 |
Track NGC5100 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC5100
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| Object name | NGC5100 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC5100 coordinates | 13.34961, 8.98194 |
| Center coordinates | 13.34961, 8.98194 |
NGC5100 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5100
| Time | 15:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC5100 elevation | 53° |
| NGC5100 Azimuth | 134° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC5100 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC5100's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC5100
NGC5100 will be visible until August, 11, 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 | Sun, 12 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:19 |
| Twighlight end | 02:04 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 46m |
| Rise | 10:42 |
| Set | 23:35 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 17:08 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 20m 58s", Dec: 08° 58' 54s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Virgo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC5100, 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 NGC5100 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 NGC5100 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 NGC5100
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13.34961° |
| Declination | 8.98194° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 53.1° |
| Azimuth | 133.5° |
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.