IC1997 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1997 right now?
IC1997 is located in the constellation Reticulum. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
IC1997 tonight
IC1997 visibility on 2026-10-23
IC1997 is Not visible tonight
IC1997 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC1997 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -63° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -39° |
| IC1997 transit | 00:45 | -6° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -9° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -14° |
Track IC1997 position throughout the night
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IC1997 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1997
| Time | 20:46 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -18° |
| Azimuth | 152° |
Here you can see the current position of IC1997 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 IC1997 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | IC1997 is always down |
| Set | IC1997 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -6° |
| Transit time | 00:41 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 44m 51s", Dec: -59° 08' 15s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Reticulum |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC1997, 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 IC1997 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC1997 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1997
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 44m 52s |
| Declination | -59° 08′ 16″ |
| Magnitude | 13.47 |
| Constellation | Reticulum |
| Elevation | -18.4° |
| Azimuth | 152.1° |
Data Credits
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