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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 IC2872 right now?

IC2872 is located in the constellation Centaurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Track IC2872 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe IC2872 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for IC2872 Tonight

IC2872 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 10° below the horizon near 12:00.

How IC2872 Moves Across the Sky

IC2872 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 10° toward the south.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC2872

ConstellationCentaurus
Elevation-39°
Directionsouth-west (214°)

IC2872 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC2872

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-39°
Azimuth214°
Here you can see the current position of IC2872 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.

IC2872 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:00-10°183°southBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 6, 13:00-12°190°southBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 6, 14:00-15°196°south-westBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 6, 15:00-19°202°south-westBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 6, 16:00-24°207°south-westBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 6, 17:00-29°211°south-westBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 6, 18:00-36°214°south-westBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 6, 19:00-43°215°south-westBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 6, 20:00-49°214°south-westBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 6, 21:00-56°210°south-westBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 6, 22:00-61°201°south-westBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 6, 23:00-64°188°southBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 00:00-64°172°southBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 01:00-61°159°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 02:00-56°151°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 03:00-49°146°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-48°146°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-44°145°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 04:00-43°145°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-41°145°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-38°146°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 05:00-36°146°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 06:00-29°149°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 07:00-24°153°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 08:00-19°158°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 09:00-15°164°south-eastBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 10:00-12°170°southBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 11:00-11°177°southBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′
Sep 7, 12:00-11°184°southBelow horizon11h 28m−62° 59′