Where is NGC5878 right now?
NGC5878 is located in the constellation Libra. Although NGC5878 is currently 36° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for NGC5878 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC5878 is near 17:00: 4° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.
How NGC5878 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC5878 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 38° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track NGC5878 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5878
| Constellation | Libra |
| Elevation | 1° |
| Direction | south-west (251°) |
| Magnitude | 11.7 |
NGC5878 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5878
| Time | 17:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 1° |
| Azimuth | 251° |
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.
NGC5878 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 25, 12:00 | 38° | 179° | south | Daylight | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 25, 13:00 | 37° | 197° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 25, 14:00 | 32° | 213° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 25, 15:00 | 24° | 227° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 25, 16:00 | 14° | 239° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 25, 17:00 | 4° | 249° | south-west | Very low | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 25, 18:00 | -8° | 258° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 25, 19:00 | -20° | 267° | west | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 25, 20:00 | -32° | 276° | west | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 25, 21:00 | -43° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 25, 22:00 | -54° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 25, 23:00 | -63° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 00:00 | -67° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 01:00 | -64° | 33° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 02:00 | -55° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 03:00 | -44° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 03:59 — Astronomical night ends | -33° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 04:00 | -33° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 04:29 — Twilight end | -27° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 04:59 — Civil sunrise | -21° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 05:00 | -21° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 05:27 — Sunrise | -15° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 06:00 | -9° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 07:00 | 3° | 110° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 08:00 | 13° | 120° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 09:00 | 23° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 10:00 | 31° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 11:00 | 36° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |
| Oct 26, 12:00 | 38° | 180° | south | Daylight | 15h 13m | −14° 16′ |