Where is NGC5968 right now?
NGC5968 is located in the constellation Lupus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for NGC5968 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC5968 is near 13:00: 22° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Daylight.
How NGC5968 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC5968 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 22° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track NGC5968 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5968
| Constellation | Lupus |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Direction | east (92°) |
| Magnitude | 12.2 |
NGC5968 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5968
| Time | 03:30 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Azimuth | 92° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5968 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.
NGC5968 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | 21° | 170° | south | Daylight | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | 22° | 184° | south | Daylight | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | 20° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | 15° | 210° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | 8° | 221° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -1° | 231° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -11° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -21° | 247° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -33° | 254° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -44° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -56° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -68° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -79° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -82° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -72° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -60° | 87° | east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -49° | 95° | east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -48° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -43° | 99° | east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -37° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -37° | 103° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -32° | 106° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -25° | 110° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -14° | 118° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -4° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | 5° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | 13° | 146° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | 18° | 158° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | 21° | 171° | south | Daylight | 15h 39m | −30° 33′ |