IC0997 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC0997 right now?
IC0997 is located in the constellation Virgo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 33 degrees, IC0997 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:38 local time, and at that moment, IC0997 will appear at an altitude of 44 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 19:38 local time, and at that moment, IC0997 will appear at an altitude of 44 degrees toward the southwest.
IC0997 Visibility on July 11
IC0997 is visible from sunset through most of the night
IC0997 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC0997 rise | 12:26 | |
| Moon Set | 16:21 | 41° |
| IC0997 transit | 18:11 | 48° |
| Sunset | 18:28 | 48° |
| Civil sunset | 19:00 | 47° |
| Twighlight start | 19:38 | 44° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:20 | 38° |
| IC0997 set | 23:57 | |
Moon Rise, 16.7% illuminated  | 00:36 | -8° |
| Astrosession end | 02:06 | -26° |
Track IC0997 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC0997
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| Object name | IC0997 |
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| IC0997 coordinates | 14.33313, -4.45125 |
| Center coordinates | 14.33313, -4.45125 |
IC0997 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC0997
| Time | 15:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC0997 elevation | 33° |
| IC0997 Azimuth | 128° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC0997 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC0997's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC0997
IC0997 will be visible until August, 14, 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, 12 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:19 |
| Twighlight end | 02:04 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 46m |
| Rise | 12:22 |
| Set | 23:53 |
| Elevation at transit | 48° |
| Transit time | 18:07 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 19m 59s", Dec: -4° 27' 04s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Virgo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC0997, 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 IC0997 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 IC0997 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 IC0997
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.33313° |
| Declination | -4.45125° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 33.5° |
| Azimuth | 128.5° |
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.