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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.
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Longitude:
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IC0720 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC0720

Where is IC0720 right now?

IC0720 is located in the constellation Virgo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 61 degrees, IC0720 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:38 local time, and at that moment, IC0720 will appear at an altitude of 28 degrees toward the west.

IC0720 Visibility on July 11

IC0720 is visible from sunset through most of the night

IC0720 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC0720 transit15:3461°
Moon Set16:2159°
Sunset18:2841°
Civil sunset19:0035°
Twighlight start19:3828°
Astrosession begin20:2020°
IC0720 set22:00
Moon Rise, 16.7% illuminated 00:36-28°
Astrosession end02:06-40°
IC0720 rise09:04

Track IC0720 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for IC0720

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Object nameIC0720
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC0720 coordinates11.70619, 8.76778
Center coordinates11.70619, 8.76778

IC0720 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC0720

Time15:29
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC0720 elevation61°
IC0720 Azimuth177°
Here you can see the current position of the IC0720 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC0720's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC0720


IC0720 will become visible in October, 28. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 28, IC0720 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSun, 12 July 2026
Twighlight start20:19
Twighlight end02:04
Twighlight duration6h 46m
Rise09:04
Set21:56
Elevation at transit61°
Transit time15:30
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 11h 42m 22s", Dec: 08° 46' 04s
Magnitude-
ConstellationVirgo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC0720, 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 IC0720 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 IC0720

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension11.70619°
Declination8.76778°
Magnitude
ConstellationVirgo
Elevation61.4°
Azimuth177.4°

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.