Where is NGC5897 right now?
NGC5897 is located in the constellation Libra. Although NGC5897 is currently 27° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for NGC5897 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC5897 is near 12:00: 32° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC5897 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC5897 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 32° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track NGC5897 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5897
| Constellation | Libra |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Direction | south-west (246°) |
| Magnitude | 8.5 |
NGC5897 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5897
| Time | 17:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -3° |
| Azimuth | 246° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5897 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.
NGC5897 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 25, 12:00 | 32° | 178° | south | Daylight | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 13:00 | 30° | 194° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 14:00 | 26° | 209° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 15:00 | 19° | 222° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 16:00 | 10° | 234° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 17:00 | 0° | 243° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 18:00 | -11° | 252° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 19:00 | -23° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 20:00 | -35° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 21:00 | -47° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 22:00 | -58° | 292° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 25, 23:00 | -68° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 00:00 | -74° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 01:00 | -70° | 39° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 02:00 | -60° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 03:00 | -49° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 03:59 — Astronomical night ends | -37° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 04:00 | -37° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 04:29 — Twilight end | -31° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 04:59 — Civil sunrise | -25° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 05:00 | -25° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 05:27 — Sunrise | -20° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 06:00 | -14° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 07:00 | -2° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 08:00 | 8° | 124° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 09:00 | 17° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 10:00 | 25° | 148° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 11:00 | 30° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |
| Oct 26, 12:00 | 32° | 179° | south | Daylight | 15h 17m | −21° 00′ |