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.

Where and When to Look for IC1997 Tonight
IC1997 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 7° below the horizon near 01:00.

How IC1997 Moves Across the Sky
IC1997 remains below the horizon throughout this 24-hour period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 7° toward the south.
Track IC1997 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC1997
| Constellation | Reticulum |
| Elevation | -16° |
| Direction | south-east (155°) |
| Magnitude | 13.5 |
IC1997 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1997
| Time | 21:15 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -16° |
| Azimuth | 155° |
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.
IC1997 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 22, 12:00 | -67° | 196° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 22, 13:00 | -68° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 22, 14:00 | -65° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 22, 15:00 | -60° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 22, 16:00 | -52° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 22, 17:00 | -45° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 22, 18:00 | -37° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 22, 19:00 | -30° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 22, 20:00 | -23° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 22, 21:00 | -17° | 153° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 22, 22:00 | -12° | 160° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 22, 23:00 | -9° | 167° | south-east | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 00:00 | -7° | 174° | south | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 01:00 | -7° | 182° | south | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 02:00 | -8° | 190° | south | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 03:00 | -10° | 197° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 03:56 — Astronomical night ends | -14° | 203° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 04:00 | -15° | 204° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 04:26 — Twilight end | -17° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 04:57 — Civil sunrise | -20° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 05:00 | -20° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 05:24 — Sunrise | -22° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 06:00 | -26° | 214° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 07:00 | -33° | 218° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 08:00 | -41° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 09:00 | -48° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 10:00 | -56° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 11:00 | -63° | 209° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |
| Oct 23, 12:00 | -67° | 194° | south-west | Below horizon | 03h 44m | −59° 08′ |