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.
Where and When to Look for NGC5966 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC5966 is near 14:00: 39° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC5966 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC5966 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 85° toward the east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC5966 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5966
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Direction | north-west (337°) |
| Magnitude | 12.2 |
NGC5966 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5966
| Time | 19:24 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Azimuth | 337° |
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.
NGC5966 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 31, 12:00 | 61° | 282° | north-west | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Oct 31, 13:00 | 50° | 288° | north-west | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Oct 31, 14:00 | 39° | 293° | north-west | Best view | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Oct 31, 15:00 | 29° | 300° | north-west | Visible | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Oct 31, 16:00 | 19° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Oct 31, 17:00 | 10° | 314° | north-west | Visible | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Oct 31, 18:00 | 3° | 323° | north-west | Very low | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Oct 31, 19:00 | -4° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Oct 31, 20:00 | -8° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Oct 31, 21:00 | -10° | 355° | north | Below horizon | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Oct 31, 22:00 | -10° | 7° | north | Below horizon | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Oct 31, 23:00 | -7° | 18° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 00:00 | -3° | 29° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 01:00 | 4° | 38° | north-east | Very low | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 01:29 — Astronomical night ends | 7° | 43° | north-east | Very low | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 02:00 | 11° | 47° | north-east | Visible | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 02:01 — Twilight end | 12° | 47° | north-east | Twilight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 02:33 — Civil sunrise | 16° | 51° | north-east | Twilight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 03:00 | 20° | 55° | north-east | Twilight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 03:02 — Sunrise | 21° | 55° | north-east | Twilight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 04:00 | 30° | 61° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 05:00 | 41° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 06:00 | 51° | 73° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 07:00 | 63° | 79° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 08:00 | 74° | 84° | east | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 09:00 | 85° | 91° | east | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 10:00 | 83° | 271° | west | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 11:00 | 72° | 277° | west | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 12:00 | 60° | 283° | north-west | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |
| Nov 1, 13:00 | 49° | 288° | north-west | Daylight | 15h 35m | +39° 46′ |