IC2501 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC2501 right now?
IC2501 is located in the constellation Carina. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
IC2501 tonight
IC2501 visibility on 2026-10-30
IC2501 Visible from early morning until sunrise
IC2501 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC2501 transit | 08:10 | 29° |
| IC2501 set | 13:59 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | -31° |
Moonrise, 80.7% illuminated  | 23:01 | -23° |
| IC2501 rise | 02:16 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:35 | 22° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 06:00 | 24° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:24 | 25° |
| Sunrise | 06:47 | 27° |
| Moonset | 11:37 | 16° |
Track IC2501 position throughout the night
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IC2501 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2501
| Time | 18:53 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -29° |
| Azimuth | 191° |
Here you can see the current position of IC2501 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 IC2501 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC2501 will remain visible until July 29, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 31 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:59 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:31 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 02:16 |
| Set | 13:55 |
| Elevation at transit | 29° |
| Transit time | 08:06 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 38m 47s", Dec: -60° 05' 30s |
| Magnitude | 10 |
| Constellation | Carina |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC2501, 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 IC2501 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC2501 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC2501
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 09h 38m 47s |
| Declination | -60° 05′ 31″ |
| Magnitude | 10.4 |
| Constellation | Carina |
| Elevation | -29.5° |
| Azimuth | 190.6° |
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.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.