Where is NGC5100 right now?
NGC5100 is located in the constellation Virgo. Although NGC5100 is currently 52° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC5100 will be 17° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC5100 will be 17° above the horizon toward the west.
Track NGC5100 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC5100 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC5100 is near 18:00: 22° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How NGC5100 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC5100 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 22° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5100
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Direction | west (269°) |
NGC5100 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5100
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Azimuth | 269° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5100 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.
NGC5100 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 56° | 141° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 61° | 167° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 61° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 54° | 223° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 45° | 241° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 34° | 254° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 22° | 264° | west | Best view | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 10° | 274° | west | Visible | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -2° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -13° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -24° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -33° | 317° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -40° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -43° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -43° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -38° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -37° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -33° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -31° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -28° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -24° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -21° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -10° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 1° | 80° | east | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 13° | 89° | east | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 25° | 98° | east | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 37° | 109° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 47° | 123° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 56° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 20m | +08° 58′ |