NGC5987 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5987 right now?
NGC5987 is located in the constellation Draco. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 9° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 11.72.
NGC5987 tonight
NGC5987 visibility on 2026-10-29
NGC5987 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC5987 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5987 transit | 14:14 | 33° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 12° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 9° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 6° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 3° |
| NGC5987 set | 20:21 | |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | -12° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -18° |
| NGC5987 rise | 08:02 | |
| Moonset | 10:35 | 19° |
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NGC5987 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5987
| Time | 19:16 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 9° |
| Azimuth | 329° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5987 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 NGC5987 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC5987 will become visible again around January 30 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Fri, 30 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 08:02 |
| Set | 20:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 33° |
| Transit time | 14:10 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 39m 57s", Dec: 58° 04' 46s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Draco |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5987, 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 NGC5987 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5987 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5987
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15h 39m 57s |
| Declination | 58° 04′ 46″ |
| Magnitude | 11.72 |
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 8.6° |
| Azimuth | 328.8° |
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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