Where is IC1287 right now?
IC1287 is located in the constellation Scutum. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Where and When to Look for IC1287 Tonight
The highest sampled position of IC1287 is near 13:00: 32° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Twilight.
How IC1287 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, IC1287 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 39° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track IC1287 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1287
| Constellation | Scutum |
| Elevation | -52° |
| Direction | north-west (314°) |
| Magnitude | 6.1 |
IC1287 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1287
| Time | 21:14 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -52° |
| Azimuth | 314° |
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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| Nov 5, 12:00 | 38° | 198° | south-west | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 5, 13:00 | 32° | 215° | south-west | Best view | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 5, 14:00 | 25° | 229° | south-west | Visible | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 5, 15:00 | 15° | 241° | south-west | Visible | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 5, 16:00 | 5° | 252° | south-west | Very low | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 5, 17:00 | -7° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 5, 18:00 | -18° | 271° | west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 5, 19:00 | -29° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 5, 20:00 | -40° | 293° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 5, 21:00 | -50° | 309° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 5, 22:00 | -58° | 331° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 5, 23:00 | -61° | 359° | north | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 00:00 | -58° | 28° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 00:34 — Astronomical night ends | -54° | 42° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 01:00 | -51° | 50° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 01:06 — Twilight end | -50° | 52° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 01:38 — Civil sunrise | -45° | 61° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 02:00 | -41° | 66° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 02:08 — Sunrise | -39° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 03:00 | -30° | 79° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 04:00 | -18° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 05:00 | -7° | 98° | east | Below horizon | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 06:00 | 4° | 108° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 07:00 | 15° | 118° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 08:00 | 24° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 09:00 | 32° | 145° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 10:00 | 37° | 162° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 11:00 | 39° | 180° | south | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |
| Nov 6, 12:00 | 37° | 199° | south-west | Daylight | 18h 31m | −10° 47′ |