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.

Where and When to Look for IC1266 Tonight
The highest sampled position of IC1266 is near 17:00: 1° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Very low.

How IC1266 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, IC1266 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 6° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track IC1266 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1266
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -71° |
| Direction | south-east (124°) |
| Magnitude | 11.2 |
IC1266 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1266
| Time | 04:10 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -71° |
| Azimuth | 124° |
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.
IC1266 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 24, 12:00 | -1° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 24, 13:00 | 4° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 24, 14:00 | 6° | 173° | south | Daylight | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 24, 15:00 | 6° | 184° | south | Daylight | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 24, 16:00 | 5° | 194° | south-west | Daylight | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 24, 17:00 | 1° | 204° | south-west | Very low | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 24, 18:00 | -5° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 24, 19:00 | -12° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 24, 20:00 | -20° | 227° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 24, 21:00 | -29° | 232° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 24, 22:00 | -39° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 24, 23:00 | -49° | 240° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 00:00 | -60° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 01:00 | -70° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 02:00 | -79° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 03:00 | -80° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 03:58 — Astronomical night ends | -73° | 127° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 04:00 | -72° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 04:28 — Twilight end | -68° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 04:58 — Civil sunrise | -62° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 05:00 | -62° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 05:26 — Sunrise | -58° | 119° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 06:00 | -52° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 07:00 | -42° | 122° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 08:00 | -32° | 126° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 09:00 | -22° | 132° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 10:00 | -14° | 138° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 11:00 | -7° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |
| Oct 25, 12:00 | -1° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 17h 45m | −46° 05′ |