IC2042 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC2042 right now?
IC2042 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 42° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 10.94.
IC2042 tonight
IC2042 visibility on 2026-11-03
IC2042 Visible from before midnight until sunrise
IC2042 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | 43° |
| Moonset | 13:29 | -43° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -4° |
| IC2042 rise | 19:23 | |
| IC2042 transit | 01:22 | 43° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | 28° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:53 | 24° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:18 | 20° |
| Sunrise | 05:41 | 17° |
| IC2042 set | 07:21 |
Track IC2042 position throughout the night
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IC2042 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2042
| Time | 02:11 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 42° |
| Azimuth | 191° |
Here you can see the current position of IC2042 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 IC2042 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC2042 will remain visible until March 25, 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 | 19:19 |
| Set | 07:17 |
| Elevation at transit | 43° |
| Transit time | 01:18 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 11m 43s", Dec: -47° 16' 12s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Horologium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC2042, 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 IC2042 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC2042 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC2042
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 04h 11m 43s |
| Declination | -47° 16′ 12″ |
| Magnitude | 10.94 |
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 41.5° |
| Azimuth | 191.2° |
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.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.