IC2157 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC2157 right now?
IC2157 is located in the constellation Gemini. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
IC2157 visibility on 2026-09-07
IC2157 Visible from early morning until sunrise
IC2157 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moonset | 14:56 | -14° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | -27° |
| IC2157 rise | 22:47 | |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | 6° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | 51° |
| Twilight end | 03:45 | 57° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:17 | 63° |
| Sunrise | 04:44 | 68° |
| IC2157 transit | 06:05 | 77° |
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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| 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 | 13:29 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -0° |
| Azimuth | 301° |
Here you can see the current position of IC2157 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.
When Is IC2157 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC2157 will remain visible until May 5, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Mon, 7 September 2026 |
| Twilight start | 18:54 |
| Twilight end | 03:07 |
| Twilight duration | 8h 13m |
| Rise | 22:47 |
| Set | 13:24 |
| Elevation at transit | 77° |
| Transit time | 06:05 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 04m 47s", Dec: 24° 04' 15s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC2157, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when IC2157 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC2157 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC2157
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 06h 04m 48s |
| Declination | 24° 04′ 16″ |
| Magnitude | 8.40 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | -0.2° |
| Azimuth | 301° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
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