Where is IC1259 right now?
IC1259 is located in the constellation Draco. Although IC1259 is currently 59° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1259 will be 67° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1259 will be 67° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track IC1259 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for IC1259 Tonight
The best observable position of IC1259 is near 18:00: 68° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How IC1259 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, IC1259 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 68° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1259
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 67° |
| Direction | north-west (341°) |
IC1259 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1259
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 67° |
| Azimuth | 341° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1259 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.
IC1259 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 35° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 42° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 50° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 58° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 64° | 28° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 68° | 11° | north | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 68° | 350° | north | Best view | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 64° | 333° | north-west | Visible | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 58° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 50° | 319° | north-west | Visible | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 43° | 319° | north-west | Visible | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 35° | 321° | north-west | Visible | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 28° | 324° | north-west | Visible | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 21° | 329° | north-west | Visible | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 15° | 335° | north-west | Visible | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 11° | 341° | north-west | Visible | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 10° | 343° | north-west | Very low | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 8° | 347° | north-west | Very low | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 8° | 349° | north-west | Very low | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 7° | 351° | north | Very low | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 6° | 354° | north | Very low | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 6° | 356° | north | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 6° | 4° | north | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 8° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 11° | 19° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 16° | 26° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 21° | 31° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 28° | 36° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 35° | 39° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 27m | +58° 31′ |