IC0956 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC0956 right now?
IC0956 is located in the constellation Bootes. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 34 degrees toward the east from your location, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 22:48 local time, and at that moment, IC0956 will appear at an altitude of 34 degrees toward the east.
Twilight begins at 22:48 local time, and at that moment, IC0956 will appear at an altitude of 34 degrees toward the east.
IC0956 Visibility on June 27
IC0956 is visible from sunset through most of the night
IC0956 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC0956 rise | 11:35 | |
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | 54° |
| Sunset | 18:31 | 73° |
| IC0956 transit | 18:41 | 73° |
| Civil sunset | 19:03 | 73° |
| Twighlight start | 19:42 | 69° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | 62° |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | 2° |
| IC0956 set | 01:47 | |
| Astrosession end | 01:55 | -1° |
Track IC0956 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC0956
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| Object name | IC0956 |
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| IC0956 coordinates | 13.9113, 20.72147 |
| Center coordinates | 13.9113, 20.72147 |
IC0956 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC0956
| Time | 22:48 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC0956 elevation | 34° |
| IC0956 Azimuth | 89° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC0956 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC0956's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC0956
IC0956 will be visible until September, 8, 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.
| Date | Sun, 28 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:25 |
| Twighlight end | 01:54 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | 11:31 |
| Set | 01:43 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 18:37 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 54m 40s", Dec: 20° 43' 17s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Bootes |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC0956, 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 IC0956 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 IC0956 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 IC0956
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13.9113° |
| Declination | 20.72147° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | 34.4° |
| Azimuth | 89° |
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.