NGC5222 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5222 right now?
NGC5222 is located in the constellation Virgo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 55 degrees, NGC5222 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:38 local time, and at that moment, NGC5222 will appear at an altitude of 52 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 19:38 local time, and at that moment, NGC5222 will appear at an altitude of 52 degrees toward the southwest.
NGC5222 Visibility on July 11
NGC5222 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC5222 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Set | 16:21 | 62° |
| NGC5222 transit | 17:26 | 66° |
| Sunset | 18:28 | 63° |
| Civil sunset | 19:00 | 58° |
| Twighlight start | 19:38 | 52° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:20 | 45° |
| NGC5222 set | 00:08 | |
Moon Rise, 16.7% illuminated  | 00:36 | -5° |
| Astrosession end | 02:06 | -21° |
| NGC5222 rise | 10:40 |
Track NGC5222 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC5222
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| Object name | NGC5222 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC5222 coordinates | 13.58242, 13.74333 |
| Center coordinates | 13.58242, 13.74333 |
NGC5222 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5222
| Time | 15:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC5222 elevation | 55° |
| NGC5222 Azimuth | 124° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC5222 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC5222's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC5222
NGC5222 will be visible until August, 22, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Sun, 12 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:19 |
| Twighlight end | 02:04 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 46m |
| Rise | 10:40 |
| Set | 00:04 |
| Elevation at transit | 66° |
| Transit time | 17:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 34m 56s", Dec: 13° 44' 35s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Virgo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC5222, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC5222 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC5222 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC5222
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13.58242° |
| Declination | 13.74333° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 54.9° |
| Azimuth | 124.4° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.