Where is IC1257 right now?
IC1257 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although IC1257 is currently 28° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1257 will be 44° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1257 will be 44° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track IC1257 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for IC1257 Tonight
The best observable position of IC1257 is near 18:00: 45° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How IC1257 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, IC1257 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 45° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1257
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Direction | south-west (200°) |
IC1257 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1257
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 44° |
| Azimuth | 200° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1257 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.
IC1257 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 1° | 100° | east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 13° | 110° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 24° | 120° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 33° | 133° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 41° | 150° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 45° | 169° | south | Daylight | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 45° | 191° | south | Best view | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 41° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 33° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 24° | 240° | south-west | Visible | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 13° | 250° | south-west | Visible | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 1° | 260° | west | Very low | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -10° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -22° | 278° | west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -34° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -45° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -47° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -52° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -54° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -56° | 327° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -58° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -59° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -59° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -53° | 40° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -44° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -33° | 72° | north-east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -22° | 82° | east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -10° | 92° | east | Below horizon | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 2° | 101° | east | Daylight | 17h 27m | −07° 05′ |