Where is IC1290 right now?
IC1290 is located in the constellation Sagittarius. Although IC1290 is currently 4° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1290 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC1290 will be 28° above the horizon toward the south.
Track IC1290 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for IC1290 Tonight
The best observable position of IC1290 is near 19:00: 28° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How IC1290 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, IC1290 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 28° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1290
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Direction | south (176°) |
IC1290 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1290
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 28° |
| Azimuth | 176° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1290 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.
IC1290 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -22° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -11° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -0° | 121° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 9° | 130° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 18° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 24° | 155° | south-east | Daylight | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 28° | 169° | south | Twilight | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 28° | 185° | south | Best view | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 26° | 200° | south-west | Visible | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 20° | 214° | south-west | Visible | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 13° | 226° | south-west | Visible | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 4° | 236° | south-west | Very low | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -7° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -18° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -30° | 261° | west | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -42° | 269° | west | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -44° | 272° | west | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -51° | 277° | west | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -53° | 280° | west | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -57° | 283° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -62° | 290° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -65° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -74° | 325° | north-west | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -76° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -68° | 58° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -57° | 76° | north-east | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -45° | 88° | east | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -33° | 96° | east | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -22° | 104° | south-east | Below horizon | 18h 38m | −24° 05′ |