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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

NGC5606 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC5606

Where is NGC5606 right now?

NGC5606 is located in the constellation Centaurus. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

NGC5606 Visibility on June 25

NGC5606 is Not visible tonight

NGC5606 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
NGC5606 is always below the horizon-
Moon Rise, 70.4% illuminated 14:12-26°
NGC5606 transit19:22-7°
Astrosession begin20:26-8°
Moon Set00:25-25°
Astrosession end01:54-36°

Track NGC5606 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for NGC5606

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Object nameNGC5606
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC5606 coordinates14.46313, -59.63225
Center coordinates14.46313, -59.63225

NGC5606 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC5606

Time00:14
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC5606 elevation-24°
NGC5606 Azimuth148°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC5606 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC5606's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC5606


Time
DateFri, 26 June 2026
Twighlight start20:21
Twighlight end01:49
Twighlight duration5h 28m
RiseNGC5606 is always down
SetNGC5606 is always down
Elevation at transit-7°
Transit time19:18
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 14h 27m 47s", Dec: -59° 37' 56s
Magnitude8
ConstellationCentaurus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC5606, 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 NGC5606 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 NGC5606

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension14.46313°
Declination-59.63225°
Magnitude7.70
ConstellationCentaurus
Elevation-24°
Azimuth148°

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.