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
NGC5138 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 7° below the horizon near 10:00.

How NGC5138 Moves Across the Sky
NGC5138 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 7° toward the south.
Track NGC5138 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5138
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -37° |
| Direction | south-west (219°) |
| Magnitude | 5.3 |
NGC5138 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5138
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -37° |
| Azimuth | 219° |
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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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -8° | 191° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -11° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -16° | 205° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -21° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -28° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -35° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -43° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -50° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -58° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -64° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -68° | 190° | south | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -68° | 169° | south | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -64° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -57° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -50° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -42° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -35° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -35° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -31° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -28° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -27° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -25° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -21° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -15° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -11° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -8° | 169° | south | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -7° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -7° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -8° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 27m | −59° 02′ |