NGC5878 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5878 right now?
NGC5878 is located in the constellation Libra. Although NGC5878 is currently 32° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
NGC5878 tonight
NGC5878 visibility on 2026-10-26
NGC5878 Visible from sunset until evening
NGC5878 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5878 transit | 12:04 | 38° |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 15:47 | 16° |
| Sunset | 16:16 | 11° |
| Civil sunset | 16:44 | 6° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:14 | 1° |
| NGC5878 set | 17:18 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:45 | -5° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:59 | -33° |
| Moonset | 06:10 | -7° |
| NGC5878 rise | 06:46 |
Track NGC5878 position throughout the night
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NGC5878 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5878
| Time | 10:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 32° |
| Azimuth | 148° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5878 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 NGC5878 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC5878 will become visible again around January 3 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 | 06:46 |
| Set | 17:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 38° |
| Transit time | 12:00 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 13m 45s", Dec: -14° 16' 11s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Libra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5878, 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 NGC5878 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5878 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5878
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15h 13m 46s |
| Declination | -14° 16′ 11″ |
| Magnitude | 11.67 |
| Constellation | Libra |
| Elevation | 32.2° |
| Azimuth | 147.9° |
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.