NGC5791 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5791 right now?
NGC5791 is located in the constellation Libra. Although NGC5791 is currently 29° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC5791 tonight
NGC5791 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC5791 Visible from sunset until evening
NGC5791 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5791 transit | 11:49 | 33° |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 15:47 | 10° |
| Sunset | 16:16 | 5° |
| Civil sunset | 16:44 | 0° |
| NGC5791 set | 16:46 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:45 | -11° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:59 | -33° |
| Moonset | 06:10 | -7° |
| NGC5791 rise | 06:48 |
Track NGC5791 position throughout the night
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NGC5791 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5791
| Time | 10:13 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Azimuth | 154° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5791 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 NGC5791 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC5791 will become visible again around January 11 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Mon, 26 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:40 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:52 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 12m |
| Rise | 06:48 |
| Set | 16:42 |
| Elevation at transit | 33° |
| Transit time | 11:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 58m 46s", Dec: -19° 16' 00s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Libra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5791, 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 NGC5791 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5791 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5791
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14h 58m 46s |
| Declination | -19° 16′ 01″ |
| Magnitude | 11.85 |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Elevation | 29° |
| Azimuth | 153.9° |
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.