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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
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

IC0427 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC0427

Where is IC0427 right now?

IC0427 is located in the constellation Orion. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

IC0427 Visibility on June 27

IC0427 rises at sunrise

IC0427 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC0427 transit10:2446°
IC0427 set16:03
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated 16:14-2°
Astrosession begin20:26-49°
Moon Set01:36-36°
Astrosession end01:55-33°
IC0427 rise04:41

Track IC0427 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for IC0427

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Object nameIC0427
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC0427 coordinates5.60501, -6.61644
Center coordinates5.60501, -6.61644

IC0427 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC0427

Time16:37
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC0427 elevation-7°
IC0427 Azimuth93°
Here you can see the current position of the IC0427 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC0427's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC0427


IC0427 will become visible in August, 25. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 25, IC0427 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSun, 28 June 2026
Twighlight start20:25
Twighlight end01:54
Twighlight duration5h 29m
Rise04:41
Set15:59
Elevation at transit46°
Transit time10:20
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 36m 18s", Dec: -6° 36' 59s
Magnitude-
ConstellationOrion
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC0427, 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 IC0427 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 IC0427

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.60501°
Declination-6.61644°
Magnitude
ConstellationOrion
Elevation-6.7°
Azimuth93.2°

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.