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Observation Settings

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This Earth map lets you select the observer’s location used to calculate the bearing and elevation of celestial objects. The selected point determines how the sky, rise and set times, and object positions are shown.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
Timezone:
Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

Where is IC2581 right now?

IC2581 is located in the constellation Carina. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Track IC2581 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe IC2581 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for IC2581 Tonight

IC2581 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 5° below the horizon near 10:00.

How IC2581 Moves Across the Sky

IC2581 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 IC2581

ConstellationCarina
Elevation-46°
Directionsouth-west (222°)
Magnitude4.3

IC2581 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC2581

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-46°
Azimuth222°
Here you can see the current position of IC2581 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.

IC2581 Position by Hour

Select a row to move both interactive maps to that time.
TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:00-7°192°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 6, 13:00-10°199°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 6, 14:00-15°206°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 6, 15:00-20°212°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 6, 16:00-27°217°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 6, 17:00-35°220°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 6, 18:00-42°222°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 6, 19:00-50°222°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 6, 20:00-58°218°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 6, 21:00-65°209°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 6, 22:00-69°191°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 6, 23:00-69°169°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 00:00-65°151°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 01:00-58°142°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 02:00-50°138°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 03:00-42°138°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-41°138°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-36°139°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 04:00-34°140°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-32°141°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-29°142°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 05:00-27°143°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 06:00-20°148°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 07:00-15°154°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 08:00-10°161°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 09:00-7°168°south-eastBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 10:00-5°176°southBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 11:00-5°184°southBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′
Sep 7, 12:00-7°192°south-westBelow horizon10h 27m−57° 37′