IC1851 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1851 right now?
IC1851 is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 64° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 6.44.
IC1851 tonight
IC1851 visibility on 2026-11-02
IC1851 Visible all night
IC1851 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC1851 is always above the horizon | ||
| Moonset | 09:16 | 10° |
| Sunset | 12:28 | 25° |
| Civil sunset | 12:57 | 28° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:29 | 32° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:01 | 36° |
| IC1851 is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 18:52 | 70° |
| IC1851 transit | 19:37 | 72° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:30 | 41° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 01:02 | 37° |
| Civil sunrise | 01:34 | 33° |
| Sunrise | 02:03 | 30° |
Track IC1851 position throughout the night
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IC1851 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1851
| Time | 21:30 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 64° |
| Azimuth | 325° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1851 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 IC1851 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC1851 will remain visible until April 17, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:56 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:25 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 29m |
| Rise | IC1851 is always up |
| Set | IC1851 is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 72° |
| Transit time | 19:33 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 51m 45s", Dec: 58° 18' 51s |
| Magnitude | 6 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1851, 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 IC1851 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC1851 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1851
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 02h 51m 46s |
| Declination | 58° 18′ 52″ |
| Magnitude | 6.44 |
| Constellation | Cassiopeia |
| Elevation | 64.3° |
| Azimuth | 325° |
Data Credits
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