IC1188 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1188 right now?
IC1188 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although IC1188 is currently 73° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, IC1188 will be 15° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, IC1188 will be 15° above the horizon toward the north-west.
IC1188 tonight
IC1188 visibility on 2026-10-29
IC1188 Visible from sunset until before midnight
IC1188 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC1188 transit | 14:40 | 74° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 27° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 21° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 15° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 10° |
| IC1188 set | 20:41 | |
Moonrise, 89% illuminated  | 21:56 | -18° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -42° |
| IC1188 rise | 08:35 | |
| Moonset | 10:35 | 28° |
Track IC1188 position throughout the night
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IC1188 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1188
| Time | 15:06 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 73° |
| Azimuth | 339° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1188 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.
When Is IC1188 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC1188 will become visible again around January 4 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Fri, 30 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 08:35 |
| Set | 20:37 |
| Elevation at transit | 74° |
| Transit time | 14:36 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 06m 07s", Dec: 17° 27' 36s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1188, 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 see when IC1188 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC1188 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1188
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16h 06m 08s |
| Declination | 17° 27′ 36″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 72.7° |
| Azimuth | 338.9° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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