NGC5966 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5966 right now?
NGC5966 is located in the constellation Bootes. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC5966 tonight
NGC5966 visibility on 2026-11-01
NGC5966 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC5966 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5966 transit | 09:27 | 90° |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 44° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 39° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 34° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 28° |
| NGC5966 set | 18:22 | |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | -2° |
| NGC5966 rise | 00:28 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | 7° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 02:01 | 12° |
| Civil sunrise | 02:33 | 16° |
| Sunrise | 03:02 | 21° |
| Moonset | 09:42 | 86° |
Track NGC5966 position throughout the night
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NGC5966 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5966
| Time | 18:28 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -1° |
| Azimuth | 328° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5966 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 NGC5966 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC5966 will remain visible until November 9, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 2 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:01 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 27m |
| Rise | 00:28 |
| Set | 18:19 |
| Elevation at transit | 90° |
| Transit time | 09:23 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 35m 52s", Dec: 39° 46' 08s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5966, 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 NGC5966 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5966 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5966
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15h 35m 52s |
| Declination | 39° 46′ 08″ |
| Magnitude | 12.22 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | -0.6° |
| Azimuth | 327.5° |
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.
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