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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is IC1284 right now?

IC1284 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although IC1284 is currently 10° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1284 will be 33° above the horizon toward the south.

Track IC1284 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe IC1284 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for IC1284 Tonight

The best observable position of IC1284 is near 18:00: 33° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.

How IC1284 Moves Across the Sky

During this observing period, IC1284 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 33° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1284

ConstellationSagittarius
Elevation33°
Directionsouth (182°)
Magnitude7.7

IC1284 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC1284

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation33°
Azimuth182°
Here you can see the current position of IC1284 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.

IC1284 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:00-16°103°south-eastBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 6, 13:00-5°111°south-eastBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 6, 14:006°121°south-eastDaylight18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 6, 15:0016°131°south-eastDaylight18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 6, 16:0024°143°south-eastDaylight18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 6, 17:0030°158°south-eastDaylight18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 6, 18:0033°174°southBest view18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 6, 19:0032°191°southVisible18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 6, 20:0028°207°south-westVisible18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 6, 21:0022°221°south-westVisible18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 6, 22:0013°232°south-westVisible18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 6, 23:003°242°south-westVery low18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 00:00-8°251°south-westBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 01:00-20°260°westBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 02:00-32°268°westBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 03:00-43°278°westBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-46°281°westBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-52°287°north-westBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 04:00-55°291°north-westBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-58°295°north-westBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-63°304°north-westBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 05:00-65°310°north-westBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 06:00-72°346°north-westBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 07:00-70°30°north-eastBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 08:00-62°58°north-eastBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 09:00-51°75°north-eastBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 10:00-39°86°eastBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 11:00-27°95°eastBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′
Sep 7, 12:00-15°103°south-eastBelow horizon18h 17m−19° 40′