NGC5996 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5996 right now?
NGC5996 is located in the constellation Serpens. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
NGC5996 tonight
NGC5996 visibility on 2026-10-27
NGC5996 Visible from sunset until before midnight
NGC5996 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5996 transit | 14:29 | 73° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 24° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 19° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 13° |
Moonrise, 98.9% illuminated  | 19:51 | 9° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 7° |
| NGC5996 set | 20:29 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -40° |
| NGC5996 rise | 08:24 | |
| Moonset | 08:26 | 1° |
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NGC5996 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5996
| Time | 05:12 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -45° |
| Azimuth | 63° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5996 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 NGC5996 Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC5996 will become visible again around December 31 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Wed, 28 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 08:20 |
| Set | 20:22 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 14:21 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 46m 58s", Dec: 17° 53' 03s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Serpens |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC5996, 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 NGC5996 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC5996 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5996
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15h 46m 59s |
| Declination | 17° 53′ 03″ |
| Magnitude | 12.79 |
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Elevation | -45° |
| Azimuth | 62.7° |
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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