Where is IC1942 right now?
IC1942 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 34° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of .

Where and When to Look for IC1942 Tonight
The best available observing time for IC1942 during this observing period is around 02:14, at 34° above the horizon toward the south-west. Status: Best view.
How IC1942 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, IC1942 moves from the south, reaches its highest sampled position at 37° toward the south, and finishes toward the south.
Track IC1942 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1942
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Direction | south-west (197°) |
IC1942 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1942
| Time | 02:14 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 34° |
| Azimuth | 197° |
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.
IC1942 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 12:00 | -37° | 188° | south | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -37° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -35° | 165° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -30° | 156° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -23° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -15° | 145° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | -6° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | 3° | 143° | south-east | Very low | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 12° | 144° | south-east | Visible | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 20° | 148° | south-east | Visible | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 28° | 154° | south-east | Visible | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 33° | 162° | south-east | Visible | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 37° | 173° | south | Visible | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 37° | 184° | south | Visible | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 35° | 195° | south-west | Visible | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 30° | 204° | south-west | Visible | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 23° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 19° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 15° | 214° | south-west | Visible | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 15° | 215° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 12° | 216° | south-west | Twilight | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 9° | 216° | south-west | Very low | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | 6° | 217° | south-west | Daylight | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | -3° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -12° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -21° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -28° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -34° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -37° | 187° | south | Below horizon | 03h 27m | −52° 40′ |