Where is NGC5138 right now?
NGC5138 is located in the constellation Centaurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC5138 Tonight
The best available observing time for NGC5138 during this observing period is around 04:26, at 4° above the horizon toward the south-east. Status: Very low.
How NGC5138 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC5138 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 31° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC5138 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5138
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -20° |
| Direction | south-east (156°) |
| Magnitude | 5.3 |
NGC5138 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5138
| Time | 01:11 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | -20° |
| Azimuth | 156° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5138 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.
NGC5138 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 12, 12:00 | 27° | 197° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | 21° | 203° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | 15° | 207° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | 8° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | 0° | 211° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | -8° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | -15° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | -21° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | -26° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | -30° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | -31° | 180° | south | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | -30° | 171° | south | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | -26° | 163° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | -21° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | -15° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | -7° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | 0° | 149° | south-east | Very low | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 4° | 149° | south-east | Very low | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | 7° | 150° | south-east | Very low | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | 8° | 150° | south-east | Very low | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 10° | 151° | south-east | Twilight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | 13° | 152° | south-east | Twilight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | 15° | 153° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | 22° | 157° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | 27° | 164° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | 30° | 172° | south | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | 31° | 180° | south | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | 30° | 189° | south | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | 26° | 197° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |