Where is IC1396 right now?
IC1396 is located in the constellation Cepheus. Although IC1396 is currently 23° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, IC1396 will be 52° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:28 local time. At that moment, IC1396 will be 52° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track IC1396 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for IC1396 Tonight
The best observable position of IC1396 is near 22:00: 70° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How IC1396 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, IC1396 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 70° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1396
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Elevation | 52° |
| Direction | north-east (42°) |
IC1396 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1396
| Time | 18:28 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 52° |
| Azimuth | 42° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1396 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.
IC1396 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 5, 12:00 | 9° | 17° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 5, 13:00 | 13° | 24° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 5, 14:00 | 19° | 30° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 5, 15:00 | 25° | 36° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 5, 16:00 | 33° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 5, 17:00 | 40° | 42° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 5, 18:00 | 48° | 42° | north-east | Twilight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 5, 19:00 | 56° | 40° | north-east | Visible | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 5, 20:00 | 63° | 32° | north-east | Visible | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 5, 21:00 | 69° | 17° | north-east | Visible | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 5, 22:00 | 70° | 354° | north | Best view | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 5, 23:00 | 66° | 334° | north-west | Visible | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 00:00 | 60° | 323° | north-west | Visible | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 01:00 | 52° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 02:00 | 44° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 03:00 | 36° | 319° | north-west | Visible | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 03:12 — Astronomical night ends | 35° | 320° | north-west | Visible | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 03:44 — Twilight end | 31° | 321° | north-west | Twilight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 04:00 | 29° | 322° | north-west | Twilight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 27° | 323° | north-west | Twilight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 04:43 — Sunrise | 24° | 325° | north-west | Twilight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 05:00 | 22° | 327° | north-west | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 06:00 | 16° | 332° | north-west | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 07:00 | 11° | 339° | north-west | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 08:00 | 7° | 346° | north-west | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 09:00 | 5° | 354° | north | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 10:00 | 5° | 2° | north | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 11:00 | 6° | 10° | north | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |
| Sep 6, 12:00 | 9° | 18° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 38m | +57° 29′ |