IC1628 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1628 right now?
IC1628 is located in the constellation Sculptor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 13° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 12.52.
IC1628 tonight
IC1628 visibility on 2026-10-23
IC1628 Visible from before midnight until early morning
IC1628 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -37° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -0° |
| IC1628 rise | 17:48 | |
| IC1628 transit | 22:09 | 24° |
| IC1628 set | 02:30 | |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -2° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -15° |
Track IC1628 position throughout the night
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IC1628 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1628
| Time | 19:19 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 13° |
| Azimuth | 142° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1628 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 IC1628 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC1628 will remain visible until March 2, 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 | 17:44 |
| Set | 02:26 |
| Elevation at transit | 24° |
| Transit time | 22:05 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 01h 08m 47s", Dec: -28° 34' 56s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1628, 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 IC1628 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC1628 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1628
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 01h 08m 48s |
| Declination | -28° 34′ 56″ |
| Magnitude | 12.52 |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Elevation | 12.9° |
| Azimuth | 142.4° |
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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