Where is NGC5885 right now?
NGC5885 is located in the constellation Libra. Although NGC5885 is currently 40° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 17:14 local time. At that moment, NGC5885 will be 4° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 17:14 local time. At that moment, NGC5885 will be 4° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Where and When to Look for NGC5885 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC5885 is near 17:00: 6° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.
How NGC5885 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC5885 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 43° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track NGC5885 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5885
| Constellation | Libra |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Direction | south-west (254°) |
| Magnitude | 11.7 |
NGC5885 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5885
| Time | 17:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 4° |
| Azimuth | 254° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5885 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.
NGC5885 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 25, 12:00 | 43° | 178° | south | Daylight | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 13:00 | 41° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 14:00 | 36° | 215° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 15:00 | 27° | 230° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 16:00 | 17° | 242° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 17:00 | 6° | 252° | south-west | Very low | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 18:00 | -5° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 19:00 | -17° | 270° | west | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 20:00 | -29° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 21:00 | -40° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 22:00 | -51° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 23:00 | -59° | 328° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 00:00 | -63° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 01:00 | -60° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 02:00 | -52° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 03:00 | -42° | 67° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 03:59 — Astronomical night ends | -31° | 79° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 04:00 | -30° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 04:29 — Twilight end | -25° | 84° | east | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 04:59 — Civil sunrise | -19° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 05:00 | -19° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 05:27 — Sunrise | -13° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 06:00 | -7° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 07:00 | 5° | 107° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 08:00 | 16° | 117° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 09:00 | 26° | 128° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 10:00 | 35° | 143° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 11:00 | 40° | 160° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 12:00 | 43° | 179° | south | Daylight | 15h 15m | −10° 05′ |