Where is IC1628 right now?
IC1628 is located in the constellation Sculptor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 18° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of 12.52.
Where and When to Look for IC1628 Tonight
The highest sampled position of IC1628 is near 22:00: 24° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How IC1628 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, IC1628 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 24° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-east.
Track IC1628 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1628
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Direction | south-east (153°) |
| Magnitude | 12.5 |
IC1628 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1628
| Time | 20:11 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 18° |
| Azimuth | 153° |
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.
IC1628 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -66° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -54° | 89° | east | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -42° | 97° | east | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -30° | 105° | south-east | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -19° | 112° | south-east | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -8° | 120° | south-east | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | 2° | 129° | south-east | Very low | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | 10° | 139° | south-east | Visible | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | 17° | 150° | south-east | Visible | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | 22° | 163° | south-east | Visible | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | 24° | 178° | south | Best view | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | 23° | 192° | south-west | Visible | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | 19° | 206° | south-west | Visible | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | 13° | 218° | south-west | Visible | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | 5° | 228° | south-west | Very low | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -5° | 237° | south-west | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -15° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -15° | 245° | south-west | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -20° | 249° | south-west | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -26° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -26° | 253° | south-west | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -31° | 256° | south-west | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -38° | 260° | west | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -50° | 268° | west | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -62° | 279° | west | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -73° | 297° | north-west | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -81° | 349° | north | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -76° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -65° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 01h 08m | −28° 34′ |