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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:
-121.955

IC0869 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC0869

Where is IC0869 right now?

IC0869 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 72 degrees, IC0869 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:26 local time, and at that moment, IC0869 will appear at an altitude of 44 degrees toward the west.

IC0869 Visibility on July 26

IC0869 is visible from sunset through most of the night

IC0869 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 88.3% illuminated 16:0073°
IC0869 transit16:1073°
Sunset18:2057°
Civil sunset18:5051°
Twighlight start19:2644°
Astrosession begin20:0637°
IC0869 set23:16
Moon Set01:07-18°
Astrosession end02:22-27°
IC0869 rise09:00

Track IC0869 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for IC0869

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Object nameIC0869
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC0869 coordinates13.29188, 20.68108
Center coordinates13.29188, 20.68108

IC0869 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC0869

Time15:39
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC0869 elevation72°
IC0869 Azimuth156°
Here you can see the current position of the IC0869 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC0869's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC0869


IC0869 will be visible until August, 23, 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.
Time
DateMon, 27 July 2026
Twighlight start20:04
Twighlight end02:21
Twighlight duration6h 17m
Rise09:00
Set23:12
Elevation at transit73°
Transit time16:06
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 13h 17m 30s", Dec: 20° 40' 51s
Magnitude-
ConstellationComa Berenices
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC0869, 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 IC0869 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 IC0869

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension13.29188°
Declination20.68108°
Magnitude
ConstellationComa Berenices
Elevation72°
Azimuth156°

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.