NGC5490 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5490 right now?
NGC5490 is located in the constellation Bootes. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC5490 tonight
NGC5490 visibility on 2026-11-01
NGC5490 Visible from sunset until late evening
NGC5490 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5490 transit | 08:01 | 68° |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 17° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 12° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 6° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 0° |
| NGC5490 set | 15:02 | |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | -29° |
| NGC5490 rise | 00:57 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | 6° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 02:01 | 12° |
| Civil sunrise | 02:33 | 18° |
| Sunrise | 03:02 | 23° |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 58° |
Track NGC5490 position throughout the night
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NGC5490 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5490
| Time | 18:27 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -29° |
| Azimuth | 335° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5490 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.
When Is NGC5490 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC5490 will become visible again around November 21 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Mon, 2 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:01 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 27m |
| Rise | 00:57 |
| Set | 14:58 |
| Elevation at transit | 68° |
| Transit time | 07:57 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 09m 57s", Dec: 17° 32' 44s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5490, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC5490 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5490 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5490
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14h 09m 57s |
| Declination | 17° 32′ 44″ |
| Magnitude | 12.05 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | -28.6° |
| Azimuth | 334.8° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.