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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

IC1987 NED04 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC1987 NED04

Where is IC1987 NED04 right now?

IC1987 NED04 is located in the constellation Reticulum. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

IC1987 NED04 Visibility on July 20

IC1987 NED04 is Not visible tonight

IC1987 NED04 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC1987 NED04 is always below the horizon-
Moon Rise, 25.8% illuminated 09:58-10°
Astrosession begin20:12-68°
Moon Set21:33-58°
Astrosession end02:15-20°
IC1987 NED04 transit06:54-2°

Track IC1987 NED04 Position Throughout the Night

← Mon, 20 July 2026 →

Elevation (degrees)
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Finder Chart for IC1987 NED04

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Object nameIC1987 NED04
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC1987 NED04 coordinates3.67006, -55.05628
Center coordinates3.67006, -55.05628

IC1987 NED04 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC1987 NED04

Time10:40
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC1987 NED04 elevation-14°
IC1987 NED04 Azimuth209°
Here you can see the current position of the IC1987 NED04 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC1987 NED04's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC1987 NED04


Time
DateMon, 20 July 2026
Twighlight start20:08
Twighlight end02:09
Twighlight duration6h 1m
RiseIC1987 NED04 is always down
SetIC1987 NED04 is always down
Elevation at transit-2°
Transit time06:54
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 03h 40m 12s", Dec: -55° 03' 22s
Magnitude-
ConstellationReticulum
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC1987 NED04, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the IC1987 NED04 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of IC1987 NED04

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension3.67006°
Declination-55.05628°
Magnitude
ConstellationReticulum
Elevation-13.9°
Azimuth209.2°

Data Credits

The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.

For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.