IC1230 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1230 right now?
IC1230 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although IC1230 is currently 60° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1230 will be 68° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1230 will be 68° above the horizon toward the north-west.
IC1230 visibility on 2026-09-07
IC1230 Visible from sunset until early morning
IC1230 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moonset | 14:56 | 66° |
| IC1230 transit | 16:48 | 76° |
| Sunset | 17:27 | 74° |
| Civil sunset | 17:55 | 72° |
| Twilight start | 18:26 | 68° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 63° |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | 23° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | 1° |
| IC1230 set | 03:34 | |
| IC1230 rise | 05:57 |
Track IC1230 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC1230
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| Object name | IC1230 |
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| IC1230 coordinates | 16.75041, 51.25958 |
| Center coordinates | 16.75041, 51.25958 |
IC1230 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1230
| Time | 14:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Azimuth | 50° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1230 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 IC1230 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC1230 will remain visible until December 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | 05:57 |
| Set | 03:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 76° |
| Transit time | 16:44 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 45m 01s", Dec: 51° 15' 34s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1230, 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 IC1230 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC1230 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1230
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16h 45m 01s |
| Declination | 51° 15′ 34″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 60.3° |
| Azimuth | 50° |
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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