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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Latitude:
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Longitude:
-121.955

IC2144 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC2144

Where is IC2144 right now?

IC2144 is located in the constellation Taurus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 7 degrees, IC2144 is not visible because it is daytime.

IC2144 Visibility on July 11

IC2144 is visible just before sunrise

IC2144 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC2144 transit09:4377°
Moon Set16:217°
IC2144 set17:01
Astrosession begin20:20-26°
Moon Rise, 16.7% illuminated 00:36-16°
Astrosession end02:06-3°
IC2144 rise02:21
Twighlight end02:485°
Civil sunrise03:2612°
Sunrise03:5718°

Track IC2144 Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time
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Finder Chart for IC2144

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Object nameIC2144
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC2144 coordinates5.83719, 23.87242
Center coordinates5.83719, 23.87242

IC2144 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC2144

Time16:22
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC2144 elevation7°
IC2144 Azimuth295°
Here you can see the current position of the IC2144 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC2144's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC2144


IC2144 will become visible in August, 7. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 7, IC2144 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSun, 12 July 2026
Twighlight start20:19
Twighlight end02:04
Twighlight duration6h 46m
Rise02:21
Set16:57
Elevation at transit77°
Transit time09:39
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 50m 13s", Dec: 23° 52' 20s
Magnitude-
ConstellationTaurus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC2144, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the IC2144 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of IC2144

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.83719°
Declination23.87242°
Magnitude
ConstellationTaurus
Elevation6.8°
Azimuth295°

Data Credits

The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.

For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.