Where is NGC5281 right now?
NGC5281 is located in the constellation Centaurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC5281 Tonight
NGC5281 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 10° below the horizon near 11:00.
How NGC5281 Moves Across the Sky
NGC5281 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 10° toward the south.
Track NGC5281 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5281
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Direction | south-west (214°) |
| Magnitude | 5.9 |
NGC5281 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5281
| Time | 17:18 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Azimuth | 214° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5281 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.
NGC5281 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -11° | 188° | south | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -14° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -17° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -22° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -28° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -34° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -41° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -47° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -54° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -60° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -63° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -64° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -62° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -57° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -51° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -45° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -38° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -38° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -35° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -32° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -31° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -29° | 149° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -25° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -20° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -16° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -12° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -11° | 175° | south | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -10° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -11° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |