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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

NGC5747 Position and Visibility Tonight

NGC5747

Where is NGC5747 right now?

NGC5747 is located in the constellation Bootes. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 19:34 local time, and at that moment, NGC5747 will appear at an altitude of 58 degrees toward the southwest.

NGC5747 Visibility on July 18

NGC5747 is visible from sunset through most of the night

NGC5747 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 9.3% illuminated 07:47-35°
NGC5747 rise11:31
NGC5747 transit18:0865°
Sunset18:2564°
Civil sunset18:5763°
Twighlight start19:3458°
Astrosession begin20:1452°
Moon Set20:4547°
NGC5747 set00:45
Astrosession end02:13-16°

Track NGC5747 Position Throughout the Night

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Time
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Finder Chart for NGC5747

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Object nameNGC5747
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
NGC5747 coordinates14.73911, 12.12972
Center coordinates14.73911, 12.12972

NGC5747 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC5747

Time06:59
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
NGC5747 elevation-39°
NGC5747 Azimuth16°
Here you can see the current position of the NGC5747 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC5747's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of NGC5747


NGC5747 will be visible until September, 19, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Time
DateSat, 18 July 2026
Twighlight start20:10
Twighlight end02:07
Twighlight duration6h 57m
Rise11:27
Set00:41
Elevation at transit65°
Transit time18:04
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 14h 44m 20s", Dec: 12° 07' 46s
Magnitude-
ConstellationBootes
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC5747, 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 NGC5747 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 NGC5747

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension14.73911°
Declination12.12972°
Magnitude
ConstellationBootes
Elevation-39.2°
Azimuth15.6°

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.