Where is IC1008 right now?
IC1008 is located in the constellation Bootes. Although IC1008 is currently 71° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1008 will be 40° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1008 will be 40° above the horizon toward the west.
Track IC1008 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for IC1008 Tonight
The best observable position of IC1008 is near 18:00: 45° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How IC1008 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, IC1008 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 45° toward the west, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1008
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Direction | west (278°) |
IC1008 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1008
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 40° |
| Azimuth | 278° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1008 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.
IC1008 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 58° | 95° | east | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 70° | 110° | south-east | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 79° | 146° | south-east | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 79° | 220° | south-west | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 69° | 252° | south-west | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 57° | 266° | west | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 45° | 275° | west | Best view | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 33° | 282° | north-west | Visible | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 22° | 290° | north-west | Visible | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 11° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 1° | 306° | north-west | Very low | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -8° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -16° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -21° | 340° | north-west | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -24° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -24° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -23° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -22° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -21° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -19° | 26° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -17° | 32° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -15° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -7° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 2° | 55° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 12° | 64° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 23° | 71° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 35° | 79° | north-east | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 47° | 87° | east | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 59° | 96° | east | Daylight | 14h 23m | +28° 20′ |