IC1266 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1266 right now?
IC1266 is located in the constellation Ara. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
IC1266 tonight
IC1266 visibility on 2026-10-25
IC1266 Visible from sunset until evening
IC1266 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC1266 rise | 12:10 | |
| IC1266 transit | 14:39 | 7° |
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated  | 15:17 | 6° |
| Sunset | 16:17 | 4° |
| Civil sunset | 16:45 | 2° |
| IC1266 set | 17:09 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 | -3° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:58 | -73° |
| Moonset | 04:57 | -63° |
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IC1266 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1266
| Time | 03:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -79° |
| Azimuth | 143° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1266 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 IC1266 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC1266 will become visible again around February 13 after moving far enough from the Sun.
| Date | Mon, 26 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:40 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:52 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 12m |
| Rise | 12:02 |
| Set | 17:01 |
| Elevation at transit | 7° |
| Transit time | 14:32 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 45m 35s", Dec: -46° 05' 23s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Ara |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1266, 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 IC1266 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC1266 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1266
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 45m 35s |
| Declination | -46° 05′ 23″ |
| Magnitude | 11.2 |
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -78.6° |
| Azimuth | 143.1° |
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.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.