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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

IC0418 Observation Details

IC0418

IC0418 Daily Motion


IC0418 will be visible until March, 31, 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.

IC0418 Visibility Timetable on October 08

IC0418 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 98.7% illuminated16:55-58°
Astrosession begin18:07-47°
IC0418 rise22:06
IC0418 transit03:2540°
Astrosession end03:4340°
Civil sunrise04:4337°
Sunrise05:1134°
Moon Set07:0518°
IC0418 set08:45

Track IC0418 Position Throughout the Night

← Wed, 8 October 2025 →

Elevation (degrees)
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Shift the map to change the time and observe IC0418 changing position in the night sky.

Where is IC0418 right now?

IC0418 is located in the constellation Lepus, at right ascension 05h 27m 28s" and declination -12° 41' 50s. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

Finder Chart for IC0418

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Object nameIC0418
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC0418 coordinates5.45783, -12.69728
Center coordinates5.45783, -12.69728

IC0418 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC0418

Time12:01
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC0418 elevation-38°
IC0418 Azimuth76°
Here you can see the current position of the IC0418 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC0418's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC0418

Time
DateWed, 8 October 2025
Twighlight start18:03
Twighlight end03:36
Twighlight duration10h 33m
Rise22:06
Set08:45
Elevation at transit40°
Transit time03:25
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 27m 28s", Dec: -12° 41' 50s
Magnitude9
ConstellationLepus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC0418, 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 IC0418 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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of IC0418

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.45783°
Declination-12.69728°
Magnitude9.44
ConstellationLepus
Elevation-37.8°
Azimuth76°

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.