Where is NGC5259 right now?
NGC5259 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although NGC5259 is currently 81° 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.
Track NGC5259 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC5259 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC5259 is near 18:00: 37° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC5259 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC5259 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 37° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5259
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Direction | north-west (287°) |
NGC5259 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5259
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 287° |
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.
NGC5259 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 68° | 99° | east | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 79° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 83° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 73° | 254° | south-west | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 61° | 268° | west | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 49° | 276° | west | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 37° | 283° | north-west | Best view | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 26° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 15° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 5° | 306° | north-west | Very low | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -4° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -12° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -18° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -21° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -22° | 4° | north | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -19° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -18° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -16° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -14° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -13° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -9° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -7° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 1° | 51° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 11° | 59° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 22° | 67° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 33° | 74° | north-east | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 45° | 81° | east | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 57° | 89° | east | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 69° | 100° | east | Daylight | 13h 39m | +30° 59′ |