Where is NGC5102 right now?
NGC5102 is located in the constellation Centaurus. Although NGC5102 is currently 12° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Track NGC5102 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC5102 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC5102 is near 13:00: 16° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC5102 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC5102 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 16° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5102
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -12° |
| Direction | south-west (232°) |
| Magnitude | 9.9 |
NGC5102 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5102
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -12° |
| Azimuth | 232° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5102 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.
NGC5102 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 13° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 16° | 175° | south | Daylight | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 16° | 187° | south | Daylight | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 13° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 8° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 1° | 220° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -8° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -17° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -27° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -38° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -50° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -61° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -73° | 266° | west | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -85° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -83° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -71° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -68° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -62° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -59° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -56° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -50° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -47° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -36° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -25° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -15° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -6° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 2° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 9° | 152° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 14° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 21m | −36° 37′ |