Where is IC1287 right now?
IC1287 is located in the constellation Scutum. Although IC1287 is currently 29° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1287 will be 42° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1287 will be 42° above the horizon toward the south.
Track IC1287 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for IC1287 Tonight
The best observable position of IC1287 is near 19:00: 41° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How IC1287 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, IC1287 moves from the east, reaches its highest sampled position at 41° toward the south, and finishes toward the east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1287
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Direction | south (177°) |
| Magnitude | 6.1 |
IC1287 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1287
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Azimuth | 177° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1287 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.
IC1287 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -14° | 93° | east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -2° | 102° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 10° | 112° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 20° | 122° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 30° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 37° | 150° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 41° | 169° | south-east | Twilight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 41° | 188° | south | Best view | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 38° | 207° | south-west | Visible | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 31° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 22° | 236° | south-west | Visible | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 11° | 247° | south-west | Visible | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -0° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -12° | 265° | west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -24° | 274° | west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -36° | 285° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -38° | 287° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -44° | 294° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -47° | 298° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -50° | 302° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -54° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -56° | 316° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -62° | 343° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -63° | 15° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -57° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -47° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -36° | 74° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -25° | 85° | east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -13° | 94° | east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |