NGC5406 Observation Details
NGC5406 Daily Motion
NGC5406 will become visible in November, 8. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from November, 8, NGC5406 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
NGC5406 Visibility Timetable on October 11
NGC5406 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5406 transit | 11:49 | 88° |
| Sunset | 16:35 | 35° |
| Civil sunset | 17:03 | 30° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:03 | 20° |
| Moon Rise, 78% illuminated | 19:01 | 11° |
| NGC5406 set | 20:20 | |
| NGC5406 rise | 03:14 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:45 | 4° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:46 | 13° |
| Sunrise | 05:13 | 17° |
| Moon Set | 10:53 | 80° |
Track NGC5406 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is NGC5406 right now?
NGC5406 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici, at right ascension 14h 00m 20s" and declination 38° 54' 55s. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 73 degrees, NGC5406 is not visible because it is daytime.Finder Chart for NGC5406
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| Object name | NGC5406 |
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| NGC5406 coordinates | 14.00559, 38.91542 |
| Center coordinates | 14.00559, 38.91542 |
NGC5406 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5406
| Time | 10:25 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC5406 elevation | 73° |
| NGC5406 Azimuth | -78° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC5406 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC5406's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC5406
| Date | Sat, 11 October 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 17:59 |
| Twighlight end | 03:39 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 40m |
| Rise | 03:14 |
| Set | 20:16 |
| Elevation at transit | 88° |
| Transit time | 11:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 00m 20s", Dec: 38° 54' 55s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC5406, 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 NGC5406 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.
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 NGC5406 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC5406
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.00559° |
| Declination | 38.91542° |
| Magnitude | 12.33 |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 73.4° |
| Azimuth | -78.1° |
Data Credits
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