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Perseus Molecular Cloud (IC0348) Position and Visibility Tonight

IC0348

Where is Perseus Molecular Cloud right now?

Perseus Molecular Cloud (IC0348) is located in the constellation Perseus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 61 degrees, IC0348 is not visible because it is daytime.

IC0348 Visibility on July 13

IC0348 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

IC0348 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 8.7% illuminated 01:3620°
Moon Set17:29-15°
Astrosession begin20:19-19°
IC0348 rise23:32
Astrosession end02:0826°
Twighlight end02:4934°
Civil sunrise03:2741°
Sunrise03:5948°
IC0348 transit07:2685°

Track IC0348 Position Throughout the Night

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IC0348 Image Gallery

DSS Blue

IC0348 photo taken with blue filter
These images are valuable for highlighting the presence of younger, hotter stars, which emit more light in the blue wavelengths.

DSS Red

IC0348 photo taken with red filter
These images are excellent for detecting older, cooler stars, as well as emission nebulae, which glow primarily in the red due to hydrogen alpha emissions.

DSS Near-Infrared

IC0348 photo taken with Near-Infrared filter
These images can penetrate dust clouds that obscure visible light, revealing structures and objects hidden within.

DSS Composite image

IC0348 color image
DSS Color images are composite images created by combining the blue, red, and often near-infrared images to produce a full-color representation.

The photos are taken from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 (DSS2), which was produced at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) under NASA contract, using data from the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), the European Southern Observatory (ESO), and the National Geographic Society-Palomar Observatory Sky Survey (POSS II).

Special thanks to the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, and the California Institute of Technology for their significant contributions.

Finder Chart for IC0348

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Object nameIC0348
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC0348 coordinates3.74283, 32.16283
Center coordinates3.74283, 32.16283

IC0348 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC0348

Time09:51
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC0348 elevation61°
IC0348 Azimuth271°
Here you can see the current position of the IC0348 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC0348's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC0348


IC0348 will be visible until April, 11, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while. Time
DateMon, 13 July 2026
Twighlight start20:14
Twighlight end02:01
Twighlight duration6h 47m
Rise23:32
Set15:19
Elevation at transit85°
Transit time07:26
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 03h 44m 34s", Dec: 32° 09' 46s
Magnitude-
ConstellationPerseus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC0348, 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 IC0348 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 IC0348

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension3.74283°
Declination32.16283°
Magnitude
ConstellationPerseus
Elevation60.5°
Azimuth270.6°

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.