Where is NGC5856 right now?
NGC5856 is located in the constellation Bootes. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC5856 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC5856 is near 14:00: 23° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC5856 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC5856 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 68° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track NGC5856 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5856
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Direction | north (10°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
NGC5856 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5856
| Time | 21:36 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Azimuth | 10° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5856 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.
NGC5856 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 30, 12:00 | 46° | 254° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 30, 13:00 | 35° | 265° | west | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 30, 14:00 | 23° | 275° | west | Best view | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 30, 15:00 | 12° | 284° | north-west | Visible | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 30, 16:00 | 1° | 293° | north-west | Very low | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 30, 17:00 | -9° | 303° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 30, 18:00 | -18° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 30, 19:00 | -25° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 30, 20:00 | -30° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 30, 21:00 | -32° | 360° | north | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 30, 22:00 | -30° | 16° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 30, 23:00 | -25° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 00:00 | -18° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 01:00 | -9° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 01:28 — Astronomical night ends | -5° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 | 1° | 66° | north-east | Very low | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 02:00 — Twilight end | 1° | 66° | north-east | Very low | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 02:31 — Civil sunrise | 7° | 71° | north-east | Very low | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 03:00 | 12° | 76° | north-east | Twilight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 03:01 — Sunrise | 12° | 76° | north-east | Twilight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 04:00 | 23° | 85° | east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 05:00 | 35° | 94° | east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 06:00 | 46° | 106° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 07:00 | 56° | 121° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 08:00 | 65° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 09:00 | 68° | 181° | south | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 10:00 | 65° | 216° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 11:00 | 56° | 239° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 31, 12:00 | 46° | 255° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |