IC1942 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1942 right now?
IC1942 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
IC1942 visibility on 2026-08-17
IC1942 is Not visible tonight
IC1942 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC1942 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 13.1% illuminated  | 08:46 | -13° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:34 | -58° |
| Moonset | 19:59 | -54° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:50 | -4° |
| IC1942 transit | 04:51 | -0° |
Track IC1942 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC1942
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| Object name | IC1942 |
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| IC1942 coordinates | 3.46481, -52.67694 |
| Center coordinates | 3.46481, -52.67694 |
IC1942 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1942
| Time | 02:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -6° |
| Azimuth | 157° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1942 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.
Annual motion of IC1942
| Date | Tue, 18 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:28 |
| Twilight end | 02:44 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 17m |
| Rise | IC1942 is always down |
| Set | IC1942 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -0° |
| Transit time | 04:47 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 27m 53s", Dec: -52° 40' 36s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Horologium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1942, 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 view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1942
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.46481° |
| Declination | -52.67694° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | -6.2° |
| Azimuth | 157.5° |
Data Credits
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