Where is NGC5898 right now?
NGC5898 is located in the constellation Libra. Although NGC5898 is currently 26° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Where and When to Look for NGC5898 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC5898 is near 12:00: 29° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC5898 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC5898 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 29° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track NGC5898 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5898
| Constellation | Libra |
| Elevation | -5° |
| Direction | south-west (243°) |
| Magnitude | 11.4 |
NGC5898 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5898
| Time | 17:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -5° |
| Azimuth | 243° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5898 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.
NGC5898 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 25, 12:00 | 29° | 178° | south | Daylight | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 13:00 | 27° | 193° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 14:00 | 23° | 208° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 15:00 | 17° | 220° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 16:00 | 8° | 231° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 17:00 | -2° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 18:00 | -13° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 19:00 | -24° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 20:00 | -36° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 21:00 | -48° | 275° | west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 22:00 | -60° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 23:00 | -70° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 00:00 | -77° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 01:00 | -73° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 02:00 | -62° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 03:00 | -51° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 03:59 — Astronomical night ends | -39° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 04:00 | -39° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 04:29 — Twilight end | -33° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 04:59 — Civil sunrise | -27° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 05:00 | -27° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 05:27 — Sunrise | -22° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 06:00 | -15° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 07:00 | -4° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 08:00 | 6° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 09:00 | 15° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 10:00 | 22° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 11:00 | 27° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |
| Oct 26, 12:00 | 29° | 179° | south | Daylight | 15h 18m | −24° 05′ |