IC1959 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1959 right now?
IC1959 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 36° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 12.83.
IC1959 tonight
IC1959 visibility on 2026-11-03
IC1959 Visible from late evening until sunrise
IC1959 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | 39° |
| Moonset | 13:29 | -39° |
| IC1959 rise | 18:45 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 2° |
| IC1959 transit | 00:44 | 40° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 21° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 17° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 13° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 10° |
| IC1959 set | 06:43 |
Track IC1959 position throughout the night
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IC1959 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1959
| Time | 02:10 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 36° |
| Azimuth | 197° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1959 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 IC1959 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC1959 will remain visible until March 10, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Wed, 4 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 18:41 |
| Set | 06:39 |
| Elevation at transit | 40° |
| Transit time | 00:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 33m 12s", Dec: -50° 24' 51s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Horologium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1959, 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 IC1959 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC1959 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1959
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 33m 13s |
| Declination | -50° 24′ 51″ |
| Magnitude | 12.83 |
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 36.3° |
| Azimuth | 196.9° |
Data Credits
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