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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

IC2156 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC2156

Where is IC2156 right now?

IC2156 is located in the constellation Gemini. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 29 degrees, IC2156 is not visible because it is daytime.

IC2156 Visibility on August 01

IC2156 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

IC2156 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC2156 transit08:3577°
IC2156 set15:54
Moon Rise, 94.4% illuminated 19:31-27°
Astrosession begin19:58-28°
IC2156 rise01:12
Astrosession end02:3014°
Twighlight end03:0821°
Civil sunrise03:4328°
Sunrise04:1334°
Moon Set07:1369°

Track IC2156 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for IC2156

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Object nameIC2156
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC2156 coordinates6.08123, 24.15844
Center coordinates6.08123, 24.15844

IC2156 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC2156

Time13:19
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC2156 elevation29°
IC2156 Azimuth280°
Here you can see the current position of the IC2156 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC2156's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC2156


IC2156 will become visible in August, 10. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 10, IC2156 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSat, 1 August 2026
Twighlight start19:54
Twighlight end02:23
Twighlight duration6h 30m
Rise01:12
Set15:50
Elevation at transit77°
Transit time08:31
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 04m 52s", Dec: 24° 09' 30s
Magnitude-
ConstellationGemini
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC2156, 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 IC2156 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 IC2156

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.08123°
Declination24.15844°
Magnitude
ConstellationGemini
Elevation28.9°
Azimuth279.6°

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.