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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is IC1261 right now?

IC1261 is located in the constellation Draco. Although IC1261 is currently 49° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1261 will be 55° above the horizon toward the north.

Track IC1261 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe IC1261 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for IC1261 Tonight

The best observable position of IC1261 is near 18:00: 56° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.

How IC1261 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, IC1261 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 56° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1261

ConstellationDraco
Elevation55°
Directionnorth (352°)

IC1261 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC1261

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation55°
Azimuth352°
Here you can see the current position of IC1261 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.

IC1261 Position by Hour

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:0038°24°north-eastDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 6, 13:0042°24°north-eastDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 6, 14:0047°22°north-eastDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 6, 15:0051°18°north-eastDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 6, 16:0054°12°north-eastDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 6, 17:0056°4°northDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 6, 18:0056°355°northBest view17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 6, 19:0054°347°north-westVisible17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 6, 20:0051°342°north-westVisible17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 6, 21:0047°338°north-westVisible17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 6, 22:0042°336°north-westVisible17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 6, 23:0037°336°north-westVisible17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 00:0032°338°north-westVisible17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 01:0028°341°north-westVisible17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 02:0025°344°north-westVisible17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 03:0022°348°north-westVisible17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends21°349°northVisible17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end20°352°northVisible17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 04:0020°353°northTwilight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise19°354°northTwilight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise19°357°northTwilight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 05:0019°358°northDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 06:0019°3°northDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 07:0020°8°northDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 08:0022°13°north-eastDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 09:0025°17°north-eastDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 10:0029°20°north-eastDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 11:0033°22°north-eastDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′
Sep 7, 12:0038°24°north-eastDaylight17h 23m+71° 15′