IC0409 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC0409 right now?
IC0409 is located in the constellation Orion. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 49 degrees, IC0409 is not visible because it is daytime.
IC0409 Visibility on July 18
IC0409 is visible just before sunrise
IC0409 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 9.3% illuminated  | 07:47 | 53° |
| IC0409 transit | 08:45 | 56° |
| IC0409 set | 14:54 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:14 | -49° |
| Moon Set | 20:45 | -49° |
| Astrosession end | 02:13 | -4° |
| IC0409 rise | 02:32 | |
| Twighlight end | 02:54 | 4° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:31 | 12° |
| Sunrise | 04:02 | 18° |
Track IC0409 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC0409
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| Object name | IC0409 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| IC0409 coordinates | 5.32599, 3.31839 |
| Center coordinates | 5.32599, 3.31839 |
IC0409 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC0409
| Time | 07:05 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC0409 elevation | 49° |
| IC0409 Azimuth | 140° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC0409 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC0409's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC0409
IC0409 will become visible in August, 14. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 14, IC0409 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Sat, 18 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:10 |
| Twighlight end | 02:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 57m |
| Rise | 02:32 |
| Set | 14:50 |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 08:41 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 19m 33s", Dec: 03° 19' 06s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC0409, 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 IC0409 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 IC0409 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 IC0409
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.32599° |
| Declination | 3.31839° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 48.9° |
| Azimuth | 139.9° |
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.