NGC5688 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5688 right now?
NGC5688 is located in the constellation Lupus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC5688 tonight
NGC5688 visibility on 2026-10-23
NGC5688 is Not visible tonight
NGC5688 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5688 transit | 11:42 | 8° |
| NGC5688 set | 14:22 | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -0° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -27° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -56° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -42° |
| NGC5688 rise | 08:57 |
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NGC5688 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5688
| Time | 02:49 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Azimuth | 118° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5688 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 NGC5688 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC5688 will become visible again around December 21 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:43 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:50 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 08:54 |
| Set | 14:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 8° |
| Transit time | 11:34 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 39m 35s", Dec: -45° 01' 08s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Lupus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5688, 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 NGC5688 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5688 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5688
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14h 39m 35s |
| Declination | -45° 01′ 08″ |
| Magnitude | 11.81 |
| Constellation | Lupus |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Azimuth | 117.6° |
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.
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