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.
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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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
| Constellation | Draco |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Direction | north (352°) |
IC1261 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1261
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 55° |
| Azimuth | 352° |
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
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 38° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 42° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 47° | 22° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 51° | 18° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 54° | 12° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 56° | 4° | north | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 56° | 355° | north | Best view | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 54° | 347° | north-west | Visible | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 51° | 342° | north-west | Visible | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 47° | 338° | north-west | Visible | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 42° | 336° | north-west | Visible | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 37° | 336° | north-west | Visible | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 32° | 338° | north-west | Visible | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 28° | 341° | north-west | Visible | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 25° | 344° | north-west | Visible | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 22° | 348° | north-west | Visible | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 21° | 349° | north | Visible | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 20° | 352° | north | Visible | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 20° | 353° | north | Twilight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 19° | 354° | north | Twilight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 19° | 357° | north | Twilight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 19° | 358° | north | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 19° | 3° | north | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 20° | 8° | north | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 22° | 13° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 25° | 17° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 29° | 20° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 33° | 22° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 38° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 17h 23m | +71° 15′ |