Where is NGC5873 right now?
NGC5873 is located in the constellation Lupus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC5873 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC5873 is near 12:00: 14° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC5873 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC5873 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 14° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track NGC5873 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5873
| Constellation | Lupus |
| Elevation | -51° |
| Direction | south-east (107°) |
| Magnitude | 11 |
NGC5873 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5873
| Time | 03:30 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -51° |
| Azimuth | 107° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5873 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.
NGC5873 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | 14° | 177° | south | Daylight | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 14° | 189° | south | Daylight | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | 11° | 201° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | 5° | 211° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -2° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -10° | 229° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -20° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -30° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -41° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -52° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -64° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -75° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -87° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -81° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -69° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -57° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -47° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -46° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -41° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -35° | 114° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -35° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -30° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -24° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -14° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -5° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 3° | 144° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 9° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 13° | 166° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 14° | 178° | south | Daylight | 15h 12m | −38° 07′ |