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.
Where and When to Look for NGC5946 Tonight
NGC5946 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 1° below the horizon near 08:00.
How NGC5946 Moves Across the Sky
NGC5946 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 1° toward the south.
Track NGC5946 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5946
| Constellation | Norma |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Direction | south-east (143°) |
| Magnitude | 10.7 |
NGC5946 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5946
| Time | 21:00 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -76° |
| Azimuth | 143° |
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.
NGC5946 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 5, 12:00 | -14° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | -21° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | -29° | 226° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | -38° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | -47° | 234° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -56° | 236° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -66° | 233° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -74° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -79° | 185° | south | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -76° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -67° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -58° | 124° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -48° | 125° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -43° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -39° | 128° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -38° | 129° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -34° | 131° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -30° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -29° | 133° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -22° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -15° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -9° | 152° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | -5° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | -2° | 170° | south | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | -1° | 179° | south | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | -1° | 189° | south | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | -4° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | -9° | 207° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | -14° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | −50° 39′ |