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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

NGC5385 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC5385

Where is NGC5385 right now?

NGC5385 is located in the constellation Ursa Minor. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 24 degrees, NGC5385 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:39 local time, and at that moment, NGC5385 will appear at an altitude of 49 degrees toward the north.

NGC5385 Visibility on July 10

NGC5385 is Not visible tonight

NGC5385 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC5385 is always above the horizon
NGC5385 transit17:4851°
Sunset18:2951°
Civil sunset19:0150°
Twighlight start19:3949°
Astrosession begin20:2148°
NGC5385 is always above the horizon
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated 23:4936°
Astrosession end02:0529°
Twighlight end02:4727°
Civil sunrise03:2526°
Sunrise03:5725°
Moon Set15:0747°

Track NGC5385 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Finder Chart for NGC5385

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Object nameNGC5385
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC5385 coordinates13.87553, 76.16278
Center coordinates13.87553, 76.16278

NGC5385 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC5385

Time05:11
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC5385 elevation24°
NGC5385 Azimuth357°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC5385 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC5385's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC5385


NGC5385 will be visible throughout the entire year. However, it will change its position significantly, moving 28 degrees over time. You can find the best times to observe NGC5385, when it reaches its highest elevation, in the annual motion section.
Time
DateFri, 10 July 2026
Twighlight start20:16
Twighlight end01:59
Twighlight duration6h 42m
RiseNGC5385 is always up
SetNGC5385 is always up
Elevation at transit51°
Transit time17:48
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 13h 52m 31s", Dec: 76° 09' 46s
Magnitude-
ConstellationUrsa Minor
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC5385, 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 NGC5385 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 NGC5385

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension13.87553°
Declination76.16278°
Magnitude
ConstellationUrsa Minor
Elevation23.7°
Azimuth357.5°

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.