IC2012 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC2012 right now?
IC2012 is located in the constellation Reticulum. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
IC2012 visibility on 2026-09-07
IC2012 is Not visible tonight
IC2012 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC2012 is always below the horizon | - | |
| Moonset | 14:56 | -67° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -54° |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | -21° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | -6° |
| IC2012 transit | 03:54 | -6° |
Track IC2012 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC2012
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| Object name | IC2012 |
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| IC2012 coordinates | 3.88203, -58.651 |
| Center coordinates | 3.88203, -58.651 |
IC2012 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2012
| Time | 13:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -58° |
| Azimuth | 216° |
Here you can see the current position of IC2012 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 IC2012 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | IC2012 is always down |
| Set | IC2012 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -6° |
| Transit time | 03:54 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 52m 55s", Dec: -58° 39' 03s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Reticulum |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC2012, 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 IC2012 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC2012 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC2012
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 03h 52m 55s |
| Declination | -58° 39′ 04″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Reticulum |
| Elevation | -58.1° |
| Azimuth | 216.2° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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