IC2159 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC2159 right now?
IC2159 is located in the constellation Orion. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 16 degrees, IC2159 is not visible because it is daytime.
IC2159 Visibility on June 27
IC2159 rises at sunrise
IC2159 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC2159 transit | 10:57 | 73° |
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | 21° |
| IC2159 set | 18:02 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | -22° |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | -21° |
| Astrosession end | 01:55 | -18° |
| IC2159 rise | 03:49 | |
| Sunrise | 03:50 | 0° |
Track IC2159 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC2159
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| Object name | IC2159 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| IC2159 coordinates | 6.16601, 20.43139 |
| Center coordinates | 6.16601, 20.43139 |
IC2159 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2159
| Time | 16:35 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC2159 elevation | 16° |
| IC2159 Azimuth | 77° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC2159 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC2159's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC2159
IC2159 will become visible in August, 13. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 13, IC2159 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Sun, 28 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:25 |
| Twighlight end | 01:54 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | 03:49 |
| Set | 17:58 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 10:54 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 09m 57s", Dec: 20° 25' 53s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC2159, 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 IC2159 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 IC2159 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 IC2159
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.16601° |
| Declination | 20.43139° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 16.4° |
| Azimuth | 76.5° |
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.