Where is IC1271 right now?
IC1271 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although IC1271 is currently 10° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1271 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1271 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south.
Track IC1271 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for IC1271 Tonight
The best observable position of IC1271 is near 18:00: 28° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How IC1271 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, IC1271 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 28° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1271
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | south (185°) |
IC1271 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1271
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 185° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1271 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.
IC1271 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -16° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -5° | 117° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 5° | 126° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 14° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 21° | 149° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 26° | 163° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 28° | 178° | south | Best view | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 27° | 193° | south-west | Visible | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 23° | 208° | south-west | Visible | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 16° | 220° | south-west | Visible | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 8° | 231° | south-west | Very low | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -2° | 241° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -13° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -25° | 257° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -36° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -48° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -51° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -57° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -60° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -63° | 291° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -68° | 301° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -71° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -77° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -73° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -62° | 70° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -51° | 83° | east | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -39° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -27° | 101° | east | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -16° | 109° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 05m | −24° 24′ |