Where is NGC5248 right now?
NGC5248 is located in the constellation Bootes. Although NGC5248 is currently 60° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC5248 will be 20° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC5248 will be 20° above the horizon toward the west.
Track NGC5248 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC5248 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC5248 is near 18:00: 25° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How NGC5248 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC5248 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 25° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5248
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Direction | west (266°) |
| Magnitude | 10 |
NGC5248 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5248
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 20° |
| Azimuth | 266° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5248 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.
NGC5248 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 53° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 60° | 159° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 61° | 190° | south | Daylight | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 56° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 48° | 237° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 37° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 25° | 262° | west | Best view | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 13° | 271° | west | Visible | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 1° | 280° | west | Very low | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -10° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -21° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -31° | 313° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -38° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -43° | 347° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -44° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -40° | 27° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -39° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -35° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -33° | 43° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -31° | 47° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -27° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -24° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -14° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -2° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 10° | 86° | east | Daylight | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 22° | 95° | east | Daylight | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 33° | 106° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 44° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 54° | 136° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 37m | +08° 53′ |