IC1558 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1558 right now?
IC1558 is located in the constellation Sculptor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 19° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 12.46.
IC1558 tonight
IC1558 visibility on 2026-10-23
IC1558 Visible from evening until early morning
IC1558 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -29° |
| IC1558 rise | 17:02 | |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:18 | 3° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | 7° |
| IC1558 transit | 21:36 | 27° |
| IC1558 set | 02:11 | |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -5° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -19° |
Track IC1558 position throughout the night
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IC1558 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1558
| Time | 19:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 19° |
| Azimuth | 147° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1558 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 IC1558 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC1558 will remain visible until February 26, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 16:58 |
| Set | 02:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 27° |
| Transit time | 21:32 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 35m 47s", Dec: -25° 22' 27s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1558, 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 IC1558 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC1558 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1558
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 00h 35m 47s |
| Declination | -25° 22′ 28″ |
| Magnitude | 12.46 |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Elevation | 19.4° |
| Azimuth | 147.2° |
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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