Where is IC1281 right now?
IC1281 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although IC1281 is currently 55° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, IC1281 will be 37° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, IC1281 will be 37° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Where and When to Look for IC1281 Tonight
The best available observing time for IC1281 during this observing period is around 20:01, at 33° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How IC1281 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, IC1281 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 55° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track IC1281 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1281
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Direction | north-west (316°) |
IC1281 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1281
| Time | 19:36 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 316° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1281 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.
IC1281 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 12:00 | 16° | 53° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 13:00 | 27° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 14:00 | 38° | 43° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 15:00 | 48° | 32° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 16:00 | 54° | 16° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 17:00 | 55° | 355° | north | Daylight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 18:00 | 51° | 336° | north-west | Daylight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 18:49 — Sunset | 45° | 324° | north-west | Twilight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 19:00 | 43° | 322° | north-west | Twilight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 19:11 — Civil sunset | 42° | 320° | north-west | Twilight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 19:36 — Twilight start | 37° | 316° | north-west | Visible | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 20:00 | 33° | 313° | north-west | Visible | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 33° | 313° | north-west | Visible | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 21:00 | 22° | 309° | north-west | Visible | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 22:00 | 10° | 306° | north-west | Very low | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 29, 23:00 | -2° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 00:00 | -14° | 308° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 01:00 | -26° | 312° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 02:00 | -37° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 03:00 | -46° | 330° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 04:00 | -51° | 346° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 05:00 | -52° | 5° | north | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 05:35 — Astronomical night ends | -51° | 17° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 | -49° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 06:00 — Twilight end | -49° | 24° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -46° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 06:47 — Sunrise | -43° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 07:00 | -41° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 08:00 | -31° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 09:00 | -20° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 10:00 | -8° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 11:00 | 4° | 54° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |
| Oct 30, 12:00 | 16° | 53° | north-east | Daylight | 18h 11m | +35° 59′ |