M5 (Globular cluster)

From South El Monte , M5 will become visible at around 21:13 (PDT), 56° above your southern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:46.
Name
M5
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Object type
Globular cluster
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Right ascension: | 15h18m [3] |
Declination: | +02°04' [3] |
Constellation: | Serpens Caput |
Magnitude: | 5.70 (V) [4] 7.34 (B) [3] |
Distance: | 7.5 kpc 24.4 klyr [1] |
B-V Color (mag): | 1.39 |
Absolute mag (V): | -8.68 |
All times shown in South El Monte local time.
12 May 2026 | – Messier 5 is well placed |
12 May 2027 | – Messier 5 is well placed |
11 May 2028 | – Messier 5 is well placed |
11 May 2029 | – Messier 5 is well placed |
12 May 2030 | – Messier 5 is well placed |
12 May 2031 | – Messier 5 is well placed |
11 May 2032 | – Messier 5 is well placed |
11 May 2033 | – Messier 5 is well placed |