IC2153 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC2153 right now?
IC2153 is located in the constellation Columba. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 2 degrees, IC2153 is not visible because it is daytime.
IC2153 Visibility on July 10
IC2153 rises at sunrise
IC2153 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC2153 transit | 09:57 | 19° |
| IC2153 set | 13:52 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:21 | -71° |
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated  | 23:49 | -67° |
| Astrosession end | 02:05 | -40° |
| IC2153 rise | 05:57 | |
| Moon Set | 15:07 | -12° |
Track IC2153 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC2153
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| Object name | IC2153 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| IC2153 coordinates | 6.00144, -33.91975 |
| Center coordinates | 6.00144, -33.91975 |
IC2153 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2153
| Time | 06:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC2153 elevation | 2° |
| IC2153 Azimuth | 137° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC2153 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC2153's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC2153
IC2153 will become visible in August, 19. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 19, IC2153 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | 05:57 |
| Set | 13:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 19° |
| Transit time | 09:53 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 00m 05s", Dec: -33° 55' 11s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Columba |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC2153, 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 IC2153 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.
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 IC2153 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 IC2153
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.00144° |
| Declination | -33.91975° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Columba |
| Elevation | 2.3° |
| Azimuth | 137.1° |
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.