NGC5215 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5215 right now?
NGC5215 is located in the constellation Centaurus. Although NGC5215 is currently 19° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC5215 visibility on 2026-09-07
NGC5215 Rises at sunrise
NGC5215 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5215 transit | 13:38 | 19° |
| Moonset | 14:56 | 17° |
| Sunset | 17:27 | 1° |
| NGC5215 set | 17:36 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -13° |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | -62° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | -70° |
| NGC5215 rise | 09:36 |
Track NGC5215 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC5215
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| Object name | NGC5215 |
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| NGC5215 coordinates | 13.58561, -33.48389 |
| Center coordinates | 13.58561, -33.48389 |
NGC5215 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5215
| Time | 14:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Azimuth | 189° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5215 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.
When Is NGC5215 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC5215 will become visible again around November 20 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | 09:36 |
| Set | 17:32 |
| Elevation at transit | 19° |
| Transit time | 13:34 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 35m 08s", Dec: -33° 29' 02s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5215, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC5215 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5215 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5215
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13h 35m 08s |
| Declination | -33° 29′ 02″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | 18.5° |
| Azimuth | 188.9° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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