Where is NGC5856 right now?
NGC5856 is located in the constellation Bootes. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 30° toward the west, with an apparent magnitude of 6.03.
Twilight begins at 17:52 local time. At that moment, NGC5856 will be 30° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 17:52 local time. At that moment, NGC5856 will be 30° above the horizon toward the west.
Track NGC5856 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC5856 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC5856 is near 18:00: 28° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How NGC5856 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC5856 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 28° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5856
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | 30° |
| Direction | west (271°) |
| Magnitude | 6 |
NGC5856 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5856
| Time | 17:52 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 30° |
| Azimuth | 271° |
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 2, 12:00 | 63° | 128° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 70° | 160° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 70° | 202° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 62° | 233° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 52° | 251° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 40° | 263° | west | Twilight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 28° | 272° | west | Best view | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 16° | 281° | west | Visible | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 5° | 290° | north-west | Very low | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | -6° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | -16° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | -24° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | -31° | 336° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | -34° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | -34° | 10° | north | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | -30° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | -26° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | -23° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | -22° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -18° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -15° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -14° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -5° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | 6° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | 18° | 80° | east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | 30° | 89° | east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 42° | 98° | east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 53° | 111° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 63° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 07m | +18° 26′ |