IC0298 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC0298 right now?
IC0298 is located in the constellation Cetus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 83° toward the east, with an apparent magnitude of .
IC0298 tonight
IC0298 visibility on 2026-11-01
IC0298 Visible from late evening until sunrise
IC0298 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC0298 rise | 18:27 | |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 2° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 8° |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 00:12 | 86° |
| IC0298 transit | 00:26 | 89° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:29 | 29° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 23° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 17° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 11° |
| IC0298 set | 06:25 | |
| Moonset | 12:38 | -86° |
Track IC0298 position throughout the night
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IC0298 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC0298
| Time | 23:59 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 83° |
| Azimuth | 79° |
Here you can see the current position of IC0298 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.
When Is IC0298 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC0298 will remain visible until March 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 2 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:51 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:20 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 18:23 |
| Set | 06:21 |
| Elevation at transit | 89° |
| Transit time | 00:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 11m 18s", Dec: 01° 18' 52s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC0298, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when IC0298 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC0298 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC0298
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 11m 19s |
| Declination | 01° 18′ 53″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 83.2° |
| Azimuth | 78.9° |
Data Credits
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