IC1288 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1288 right now?
IC1288 is located in the constellation LYRA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, IC1288 will be 39° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 19:36 local time. At that moment, IC1288 will be 39° above the horizon toward the north-west.
IC1288 tonight
IC1288 visibility on 2026-10-28
IC1288 Visible from sunset until before midnight
IC1288 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC1288 transit | 17:07 | 52° |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 45° |
| Civil sunset | 19:11 | 42° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 39° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 35° |
Moonrise, 95.2% illuminated  | 20:52 | 26° |
| IC1288 set | 23:10 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | -48° |
| Moonset | 09:30 | -17° |
| IC1288 rise | 10:59 |
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IC1288 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1288
| Time | 08:16 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -31° |
| Azimuth | 41° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1288 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.
When Is IC1288 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC1288 will remain visible until November 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Thu, 29 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 10:59 |
| Set | 23:06 |
| Elevation at transit | 52° |
| Transit time | 17:03 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 29m 22s", Dec: 39° 42' 48s |
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1288, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when IC1288 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC1288 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1288
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18h 29m 22s |
| Declination | 39° 42′ 48″ |
| Magnitude | 14.24 |
| Constellation | Lyra |
| Elevation | -30.7° |
| Azimuth | 40.8° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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