IC1970 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1970 right now?
IC1970 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 42° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 12.44.
IC1970 tonight
IC1970 visibility on 2026-11-03
IC1970 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
IC1970 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | 46° |
| Moonset | 13:29 | -45° |
| IC1970 rise | 18:48 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 2° |
| IC1970 transit | 00:47 | 46° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 24° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 20° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 16° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 12° |
| IC1970 set | 06:46 |
Track IC1970 position throughout the night
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IC1970 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1970
| Time | 02:10 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Azimuth | 200° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1970 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 IC1970 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC1970 will remain visible until March 19, 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 | 18:44 |
| Set | 06:42 |
| Elevation at transit | 46° |
| Transit time | 00:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 36m 31s", Dec: -43° 57' 24s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Horologium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1970, 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 IC1970 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC1970 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1970
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 36m 32s |
| Declination | -43° 57′ 25″ |
| Magnitude | 12.44 |
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 42.3° |
| Azimuth | 200.2° |
Data Credits
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