NGC5331 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5331 right now?
NGC5331 is located in the constellation Virgo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 43 degrees, NGC5331 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:38 local time, and at that moment, NGC5331 will appear at an altitude of 46 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 19:38 local time, and at that moment, NGC5331 will appear at an altitude of 46 degrees toward the southwest.
NGC5331 Visibility on July 11
NGC5331 is visible from sunset through most of the night
NGC5331 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5331 rise | 11:38 | |
| Moon Set | 16:21 | 50° |
| NGC5331 transit | 17:43 | 55° |
| Sunset | 18:28 | 53° |
| Civil sunset | 19:00 | 51° |
| Twighlight start | 19:38 | 46° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:20 | 40° |
| NGC5331 set | 23:49 | |
Moon Rise, 16.7% illuminated  | 00:36 | -9° |
| Astrosession end | 02:06 | -26° |
Track NGC5331 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC5331
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| Object name | NGC5331 |
| Field of view | |
| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC5331 coordinates | 13.87119, 2.10303 |
| Center coordinates | 13.87119, 2.10303 |
NGC5331 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5331
| Time | 15:27 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC5331 elevation | 43° |
| NGC5331 Azimuth | 130° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC5331 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC5331's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC5331
NGC5331 will be visible until August, 14, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Sun, 12 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:19 |
| Twighlight end | 02:04 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 46m |
| Rise | 11:34 |
| Set | 23:45 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 17:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 52m 16s", Dec: 02° 06' 10s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Virgo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC5331, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC5331 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC5331 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC5331
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13.87119° |
| Declination | 2.10303° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 42.8° |
| Azimuth | 130.1° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.