Where is IC2042 right now?
IC2042 is located in the constellation Horologium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 37° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 10.94.
Where and When to Look for IC2042 Tonight
The highest sampled position of IC2042 is near 01:00: 42° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.
How IC2042 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, IC2042 moves from the south-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 42° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-west.
Track IC2042 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC2042
| Constellation | Horologium |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Direction | south-west (202°) |
| Magnitude | 10.9 |
IC2042 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2042
| Time | 03:08 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 202° |
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.
IC2042 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Nov 2, 12:00 | -39° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 2, 13:00 | -42° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 2, 14:00 | -42° | 172° | south | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 2, 15:00 | -38° | 159° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 2, 16:00 | -32° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 2, 17:00 | -23° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 2, 18:00 | -14° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 2, 19:00 | -4° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 2, 20:00 | 6° | 138° | south-east | Very low | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 2, 21:00 | 16° | 140° | south-east | Visible | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 2, 22:00 | 25° | 144° | south-east | Visible | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 2, 23:00 | 33° | 152° | south-east | Visible | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 00:00 | 39° | 162° | south-east | Visible | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 01:00 | 42° | 175° | south | Best view | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 02:00 | 42° | 189° | south | Visible | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 03:00 | 38° | 201° | south-west | Visible | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 04:00 | 32° | 210° | south-west | Visible | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 28° | 214° | south-west | Visible | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 04:53 — Twilight end | 24° | 216° | south-west | Visible | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 05:00 | 23° | 217° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 05:18 — Civil sunrise | 20° | 218° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 05:41 — Sunrise | 17° | 220° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 06:00 | 14° | 221° | south-west | Daylight | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 07:00 | 4° | 223° | south-west | Daylight | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 08:00 | -7° | 222° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 09:00 | -16° | 220° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 10:00 | -26° | 215° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 11:00 | -34° | 208° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |
| Nov 3, 12:00 | -40° | 198° | south-west | Below horizon | 04h 11m | −47° 16′ |