IC2157 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC2157 right now?
IC2157 is located in the constellation Gemini. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 76 degrees, IC2157 is not visible because it is daytime.
IC2157 Visibility on July 12
IC2157 is visible just before sunrise
IC2157 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC2157 transit | 09:53 | 77° |
| Moon Set | 16:21 | 9° |
| IC2157 set | 17:12 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:20 | -25° |
Moon Rise, 8.7% illuminated  | 00:35 | -17° |
| Astrosession end | 02:07 | -4° |
| IC2157 rise | 02:31 | |
| Twighlight end | 02:49 | 3° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:26 | 10° |
| Sunrise | 03:58 | 16° |
Track IC2157 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC2157
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| Object name | IC2157 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| IC2157 coordinates | 6.07988, 24.07103 |
| Center coordinates | 6.07988, 24.07103 |
IC2157 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2157
| Time | 10:20 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC2157 elevation | 76° |
| IC2157 Azimuth | 205° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC2157 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC2157's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC2157
IC2157 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, IC2157 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Sun, 12 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:15 |
| Twighlight end | 02:00 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 46m |
| Rise | 02:31 |
| Set | 17:08 |
| Elevation at transit | 77° |
| Transit time | 09:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 04m 47s", Dec: 24° 04' 15s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC2157, 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 IC2157 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 IC2157 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 IC2157
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.07988° |
| Declination | 24.07103° |
| Magnitude | 8.40 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 75.6° |
| Azimuth | 205.1° |
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.