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.
Where and When to Look for NGC5996 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC5996 is near 19:11: 18° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Twilight.
How NGC5996 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC5996 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 72° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track NGC5996 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5996
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Direction | north-west (288°) |
| Magnitude | 12.8 |
NGC5996 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5996
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 12° |
| Azimuth | 288° |
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.
NGC5996 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 28, 12:00 | 51° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 13:00 | 63° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 14:00 | 72° | 20° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 15:00 | 71° | 333° | north-west | Daylight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 16:00 | 61° | 307° | north-west | Daylight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 17:00 | 48° | 296° | north-west | Daylight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 18:00 | 35° | 291° | north-west | Daylight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 18:49 — Sunset | 23° | 289° | north-west | Twilight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 19:00 | 20° | 289° | north-west | Twilight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 18° | 288° | north-west | Twilight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 19:36 — Twilight start | 12° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 20:00 | 6° | 288° | north-west | Very low | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 6° | 288° | north-west | Very low | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 21:00 | -8° | 288° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 22:00 | -22° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 28, 23:00 | -36° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 00:00 | -50° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 01:00 | -62° | 314° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 02:00 | -70° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 03:00 | -69° | 25° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 04:00 | -59° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 05:00 | -47° | 62° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -39° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 06:00 | -33° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 06:00 — Twilight end | -33° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -27° | 69° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 06:47 — Sunrise | -22° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 07:00 | -19° | 71° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 08:00 | -5° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 09:00 | 9° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 10:00 | 24° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 11:00 | 38° | 68° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 51° | 62° | north-east | Daylight | 15h 46m | +17° 53′ |