Where is IC2488 right now?
IC2488 is located in the constellation VELA. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Track IC2488 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for IC2488 Tonight
IC2488 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 5° below the horizon near 09:00.
How IC2488 Moves Across the Sky
IC2488 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south-west toward the south-west. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 5° toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC2488
| Constellation | Vela |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Direction | south-west (222°) |
| Magnitude | 7.4 |
IC2488 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2488
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -54° |
| Azimuth | 222° |
Here you can see the current position of IC2488 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.
IC2488 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -9° | 199° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | -14° | 206° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | -20° | 212° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | -27° | 217° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | -34° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | -42° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | -50° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | -58° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -65° | 210° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -70° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -70° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -65° | 150° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -58° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -50° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -42° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -34° | 139° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -33° | 140° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -29° | 142° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -27° | 143° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -25° | 144° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -22° | 146° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -20° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -14° | 154° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -9° | 161° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -6° | 168° | south-east | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -5° | 176° | south | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -5° | 184° | south | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -6° | 192° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -10° | 200° | south-west | Below horizon | 09h 27m | −57° 00′ |