NGC5946 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5946 right now?
NGC5946 is located in the constellation Norma. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC5946 tonight
NGC5946 visibility on 2026-11-06
NGC5946 is Not visible tonight
NGC5946 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5946 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | -66° |
| NGC5946 transit | 08:07 | -1° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -6° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -28° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -43° |
Track NGC5946 position throughout the night
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NGC5946 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5946
| Time | 20:53 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Azimuth | 146° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5946 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 NGC5946 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | NGC5946 is always down |
| Set | NGC5946 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -1° |
| Transit time | 07:59 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 35m 28s", Dec: -50° 39' 34s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Norma |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5946, 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 NGC5946 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5946 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5946
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15h 35m 29s |
| Declination | -50° 39′ 35″ |
| Magnitude | 10.72 |
| Constellation | Norma |
| Elevation | -76.4° |
| Azimuth | 145.9° |
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.