IC0428 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC0428 right now?
IC0428 is located in the constellation Orion. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
IC0428 Visibility on June 27
IC0428 rises at sunrise
IC0428 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC0428 transit | 10:24 | 46° |
| IC0428 set | 16:03 | |
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | -2° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | -49° |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | -36° |
| Astrosession end | 01:55 | -33° |
| IC0428 rise | 04:41 |
Track IC0428 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC0428
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| Object name | IC0428 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| IC0428 coordinates | 5.60673, -6.45156 |
| Center coordinates | 5.60673, -6.45156 |
IC0428 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC0428
| Time | 16:36 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC0428 elevation | -6° |
| IC0428 Azimuth | 93° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC0428 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC0428's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC0428
IC0428 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, IC0428 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Sun, 28 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:25 |
| Twighlight end | 01:54 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | 04:41 |
| Set | 15:59 |
| Elevation at transit | 46° |
| Transit time | 10:20 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 36m 24s", Dec: -6° 27' 05s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC0428, 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 IC0428 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 IC0428 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 IC0428
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.60673° |
| Declination | -6.45156° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -6.4° |
| Azimuth | 93.2° |
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.