NGC5999 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC5999 right now?
NGC5999 is located in the constellation Norma. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
NGC5999 Visibility on July 20
NGC5999 is Not visible tonight
NGC5999 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC5999 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moon Rise, 25.8% illuminated  | 09:58 | -56° |
| NGC5999 transit | 19:08 | -4° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:12 | -5° |
| Moon Set | 21:33 | -9° |
| Astrosession end | 02:15 | -39° |
Track NGC5999 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for NGC5999
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| Object name | NGC5999 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| NGC5999 coordinates | 15.86906, -56.47281 |
| Center coordinates | 15.86906, -56.47281 |
NGC5999 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC5999
| Time | 10:40 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC5999 elevation | -51° |
| NGC5999 Azimuth | 136° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC5999 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC5999's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC5999
| Date | Mon, 20 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:08 |
| Twighlight end | 02:09 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 1m |
| Rise | NGC5999 is always down |
| Set | NGC5999 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -4° |
| Transit time | 19:04 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 52m 08s", Dec: -56° 28' 22s |
| Magnitude | 9 |
| Constellation | Norma |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC5999, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC5999 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC5999 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC5999
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15.86906° |
| Declination | -56.47281° |
| Magnitude | 9.00 |
| Constellation | Norma |
| Elevation | -50.5° |
| Azimuth | 136.3° |
Data Credits
The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.
For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.