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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is IC0956 right now?

IC0956 is located in the constellation Bootes. Although IC0956 is currently 73° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC0956 will be 30° above the horizon toward the west.

Track IC0956 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe IC0956 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for IC0956 Tonight

The best observable position of IC0956 is near 18:00: 35° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.

How IC0956 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, IC0956 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 35° toward the west, and finishes toward the south-east.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC0956

ConstellationBootes
Elevation30°
Directionwest (274°)

IC0956 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC0956

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation30°
Azimuth274°
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.

IC0956 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:0059°115°south-eastDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 6, 13:0069°139°south-eastDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 6, 14:0073°181°southDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 6, 15:0069°223°south-westDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 6, 16:0059°246°south-westDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 6, 17:0047°260°westDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 6, 18:0035°270°westBest view13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 6, 19:0024°279°westVisible13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 6, 20:0012°287°north-westVisible13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 6, 21:001°296°north-westVery low13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 6, 22:00-10°305°north-westBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 6, 23:00-19°317°north-westBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 00:00-26°330°north-westBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 01:00-30°345°north-westBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 02:00-32°1°northBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 03:00-30°17°north-eastBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-29°21°north-eastBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-26°29°north-eastBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 04:00-25°32°north-eastBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-23°36°north-eastBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-20°42°north-eastBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 05:00-18°45°north-eastBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 06:00-8°56°north-eastBelow horizon13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 07:002°65°north-eastDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 08:0013°74°north-eastDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 09:0025°82°eastDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 10:0037°91°eastDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 11:0049°101°south-eastDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′
Sep 7, 12:0060°116°south-eastDaylight13h 54m+20° 43′