NGC5259 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5259 right now?
NGC5259 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although NGC5259 is currently 83° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC5259 will be 32° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC5259 will be 32° above the horizon toward the north-west.
NGC5259 visibility on 2026-09-07
NGC5259 Visible from sunset until early morning
NGC5259 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5259 transit | 13:43 | 84° |
| Moonset | 14:56 | 74° |
| Sunset | 17:27 | 44° |
| Civil sunset | 17:55 | 38° |
| Twilight start | 18:26 | 32° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 26° |
| NGC5259 set | 21:30 | |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | -14° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | -18° |
| NGC5259 rise | 05:51 |
Track NGC5259 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC5259
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| Object name | NGC5259 |
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| NGC5259 coordinates | 13.65664, 30.99139 |
| Center coordinates | 13.65664, 30.99139 |
NGC5259 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5259
| Time | 13:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 83° |
| Azimuth | 154° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5259 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 NGC5259 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC5259 will remain visible until September 13, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | 05:51 |
| Set | 21:27 |
| Elevation at transit | 84° |
| Transit time | 13:39 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 39m 23s", Dec: 30° 59' 29s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5259, 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 NGC5259 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5259 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5259
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13h 39m 24s |
| Declination | 30° 59′ 29″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 83° |
| Azimuth | 154.3° |
Data Credits
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