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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is NGC5466 right now?

NGC5466 is located in the constellation Bootes. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 4° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 9.70.
Twilight begins at 19:40 local time. At that moment, NGC5466 will be 4° above the horizon toward the north-west.

Where is NGC5466 right now?

Track NGC5466 position throughout the night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe NGC5466 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for NGC5466 Tonight

The best observable position of NGC5466 is near 18:00: 22° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.

How NGC5466 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, NGC5466 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 22° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the south-east.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC5466

ConstellationBootes
Elevation4°
Directionnorth-west (303°)
Magnitude9.7

NGC5466 Passage Through Night

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Current position of NGC5466

Time19:40
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation4°
Azimuth303°
Here you can see the current position of NGC5466 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.

NGC5466 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Oct 2, 12:0080°145°south-eastDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 2, 13:0079°221°south-westDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 2, 14:0069°253°south-westDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 2, 15:0057°266°westDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 2, 16:0045°275°westDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 2, 17:0033°283°north-westTwilight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 2, 18:0022°290°north-westBest view14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 2, 19:0011°298°north-westVisible14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 2, 20:001°306°north-westVery low14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 2, 21:00-8°316°north-westBelow horizon14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 2, 22:00-16°327°north-westBelow horizon14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 2, 23:00-21°340°north-westBelow horizon14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 00:00-24°354°northBelow horizon14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 01:00-24°8°northBelow horizon14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 02:00-20°22°north-eastBelow horizon14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 03:00-15°35°north-eastBelow horizon14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends-10°42°north-eastBelow horizon14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 04:00-7°46°north-eastBelow horizon14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end-6°47°north-eastBelow horizon14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise-1°52°north-eastBelow horizon14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 05:002°55°north-eastVery low14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise3°56°north-eastVery low14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 06:0013°64°north-eastDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 07:0024°71°north-eastDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 08:0035°79°north-eastDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 09:0047°86°eastDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 10:0059°96°eastDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 11:0071°111°south-eastDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′
Oct 3, 12:0080°150°south-eastDaylight14h 05m+28° 32′

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