Where is NGC5286 right now?
NGC5286 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 NGC5286 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC5286 is near 11:00: 1° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC5286 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC5286 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 1° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC5286 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5286
| Constellation | Centaurus |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Direction | south-west (229°) |
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
NGC5286 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5286
| Time | 17:39 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -36° |
| Azimuth | 229° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5286 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.
NGC5286 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | 0° | 191° | south | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -3° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -8° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -14° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -22° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -30° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -39° | 230° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -48° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -57° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -66° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -74° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -76° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -71° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -63° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -54° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -44° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -36° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -35° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -31° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -27° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -26° | 136° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -23° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -18° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -12° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -6° | 155° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -2° | 164° | south-east | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 1° | 173° | south | Daylight | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 1° | 182° | south | Daylight | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 0° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 13h 46m | −51° 22′ |