Where is NGC5998 right now?
NGC5998 is located in the constellation Scorpius. Although NGC5998 is currently 23° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC5998 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, NGC5998 will be 15° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC5998 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for NGC5998 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC5998 is near 18:00: 18° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How NGC5998 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC5998 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 18° toward the south-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5998
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Direction | south-west (214°) |
NGC5998 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5998
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 15° |
| Azimuth | 214° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC5998 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.
NGC5998 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 4° | 131° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 13° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 19° | 154° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 23° | 167° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 24° | 182° | south | Daylight | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 22° | 196° | south-west | Daylight | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 18° | 209° | south-west | Best view | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 11° | 221° | south-west | Visible | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 2° | 231° | south-west | Very low | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -8° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -18° | 248° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -30° | 255° | south-west | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -41° | 263° | west | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -53° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -65° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -76° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -78° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -81° | 352° | north | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -81° | 13° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -80° | 34° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -76° | 56° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -73° | 64° | north-east | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -62° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -50° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -38° | 100° | east | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -26° | 107° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -15° | 115° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -5° | 123° | south-east | Below horizon | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 5° | 132° | south-east | Daylight | 15h 49m | −28° 34′ |