IC0956 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC0956 right now?
IC0956 is located in the constellation Bootes. Although IC0956 is currently 44° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:44 local time. At that moment, IC0956 will be 35° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:44 local time. At that moment, IC0956 will be 35° above the horizon toward the west.
IC0956 visibility on 2026-08-27
IC0956 Visible from sunset until early morning
IC0956 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC0956 transit | 14:41 | 73° |
Moonrise, 98.6% illuminated  | 17:09 | 54° |
| Sunset | 17:43 | 47° |
| Civil sunset | 18:11 | 42° |
| Twilight start | 18:44 | 35° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:17 | 29° |
| IC0956 set | 21:47 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:01 | -32° |
| Moonset | 04:01 | -29° |
| IC0956 rise | 07:31 |
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 | 17:59 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Azimuth | 263° |
Here you can see the current position of IC0956 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC0956
IC0956 will remain visible until September 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 28 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:15 |
| Twilight end | 03:00 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 45m |
| Rise | 07:31 |
| Set | 21:43 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 14:37 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 13h 54m 40s", Dec: 20° 43' 17s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Bootes |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC0956, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC0956
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13.9113° |
| Declination | 20.72147° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | 44.2° |
| Azimuth | 263.1° |
Data Credits
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