IC2431 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC2431 right now?
IC2431 is located in the constellation Cancer. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.
IC2431 Visibility on June 27
IC2431 is visible from sunset through most of the night
IC2431 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC2431 transit | 13:52 | 67° |
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | 51° |
| Sunset | 18:31 | 25° |
| Civil sunset | 19:03 | 18° |
| Twighlight start | 19:42 | 11° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | 2° |
| IC2431 set | 20:36 | |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | -38° |
| Astrosession end | 01:55 | -38° |
| IC2431 rise | 07:03 |
Track IC2431 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC2431
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| Object name | IC2431 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| IC2431 coordinates | 9.07649, 14.59408 |
| Center coordinates | 9.07649, 14.59408 |
IC2431 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2431
| Time | 01:37 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC2431 elevation | -38° |
| IC2431 Azimuth | 4° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC2431 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC2431's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC2431
IC2431 will become visible in September, 21. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 21, IC2431 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Sun, 28 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:21 |
| Twighlight end | 01:50 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | 07:03 |
| Set | 20:32 |
| Elevation at transit | 67° |
| Transit time | 13:48 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 04m 35s", Dec: 14° 35' 38s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Cancer |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC2431, 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 IC2431 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 IC2431 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 IC2431
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 9.07649° |
| Declination | 14.59408° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | -38° |
| Azimuth | 3.9° |
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.