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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

IC1015 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC1015

Where is IC1015 right now?

IC1015 is located in the constellation Bootes. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 38 degrees toward the east from your location, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 22:48 local time, and at that moment, IC1015 will appear at an altitude of 38 degrees toward the east.

IC1015 Visibility on June 27

IC1015 is visible from sunset through most of the night

IC1015 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC1015 rise12:27
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated 16:1444°
Sunset18:3166°
Civil sunset19:0368°
IC1015 transit19:1468°
Twighlight start19:4267°
Astrosession begin20:2663°
Moon Set01:365°
Astrosession end01:551°
IC1015 set02:02

Track IC1015 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for IC1015

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Object nameIC1015
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC1015 coordinates14.47199, 15.42011
Center coordinates14.47199, 15.42011

IC1015 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC1015

Time22:48
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC1015 elevation38°
IC1015 Azimuth100°
Here you can see the current position of the IC1015 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC1015's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC1015


IC1015 will be visible until September, 16, 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.
Time
DateSun, 28 June 2026
Twighlight start20:25
Twighlight end01:54
Twighlight duration5h 29m
Rise12:23
Set01:58
Elevation at transit68°
Transit time19:11
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 14h 28m 19s", Dec: 15° 25' 12s
Magnitude-
ConstellationBootes
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC1015, 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 IC1015 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 IC1015

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension14.47199°
Declination15.42011°
Magnitude
ConstellationBootes
Elevation38.1°
Azimuth100°

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.