NGC5796 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5796 right now?
NGC5796 is located in the constellation Libra. Although NGC5796 is currently 31° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC5796 tonight
NGC5796 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC5796 Visible from sunset until evening
NGC5796 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5796 transit | 11:50 | 36° |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 15:47 | 12° |
| Sunset | 16:16 | 7° |
| Civil sunset | 16:44 | 2° |
| NGC5796 set | 16:56 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:45 | -9° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:59 | -31° |
| Moonset | 06:10 | -5° |
| NGC5796 rise | 06:39 |
Track NGC5796 position throughout the night
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NGC5796 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5796
| Time | 10:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 31° |
| Azimuth | 153° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5796 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 NGC5796 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC5796 will become visible again around January 4 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 | 06:39 |
| Set | 16:52 |
| Elevation at transit | 36° |
| Transit time | 11:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 59m 24s", Dec: -16° 37' 25s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Libra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5796, 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 NGC5796 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5796 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5796
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14h 59m 24s |
| Declination | -16° 37′ 26″ |
| Magnitude | 11.58 |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Elevation | 31.5° |
| Azimuth | 152.8° |
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.