Where is NGC5168 right now?
NGC5168 is located in the constellation Centaurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track NGC5168 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC5168 Tonight
NGC5168 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 8° below the horizon near 14:00.
How NGC5168 Moves Across the Sky
NGC5168 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-east toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 8° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5168
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Direction | south-west (211°) |
| Magnitude | 9.1 |
NGC5168 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5168
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Azimuth | 211° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5168 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.
NGC5168 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -10° | 169° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -9° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -8° | 183° | south | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -10° | 190° | south | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -13° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -17° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -22° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -28° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -35° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -42° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -50° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -56° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -62° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -66° | 190° | south | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -66° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -63° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -62° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -59° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -57° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -55° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -52° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -50° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -43° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -36° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -29° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -23° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -17° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -13° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -10° | 169° | south | Below horizon | 13h 31m | −60° 56′ |