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.
Track NGC5281 Position Throughout the Night
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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 14:00.
How NGC5281 Moves Across the Sky
NGC5281 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-east toward the south-east. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 10° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5281
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -24° |
| Direction | south-west (208°) |
| Magnitude | 5.9 |
NGC5281 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5281
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -24° |
| Azimuth | 208° |
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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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -13° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -11° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -10° | 181° | south | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -11° | 188° | south | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -14° | 195° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -17° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -22° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -28° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -34° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -41° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -47° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -54° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -60° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -63° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -64° | 177° | south | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -62° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -61° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -59° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -58° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -56° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -53° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -51° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -45° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -38° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -31° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -25° | 151° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -20° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -16° | 162° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -13° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −62° 54′ |