NGC5861 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5861 right now?
NGC5861 is located in the constellation Libra. Although NGC5861 is currently 35° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC5861 tonight
NGC5861 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC5861 Visible from sunset until evening
NGC5861 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5861 transit | 12:00 | 41° |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 15:47 | 18° |
| Sunset | 16:16 | 13° |
| Civil sunset | 16:44 | 8° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:14 | 2° |
| NGC5861 set | 17:24 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:45 | -4° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:59 | -30° |
| Moonset | 06:10 | -4° |
| NGC5861 rise | 06:32 |
Track NGC5861 position throughout the night
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NGC5861 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5861
| Time | 10:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 35° |
| Azimuth | 148° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5861 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 NGC5861 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC5861 will become visible again around December 28 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 | 06:32 |
| Set | 17:20 |
| Elevation at transit | 41° |
| Transit time | 11:56 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 09m 16s", Dec: -11° 19' 18s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Libra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5861, 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 NGC5861 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5861 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5861
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15h 09m 16s |
| Declination | -11° 19′ 18″ |
| Magnitude | 11.69 |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Elevation | 35.4° |
| Azimuth | 147.6° |
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.