IC2873 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC2873 right now?
IC2873 is located in the constellation Leo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 37 degrees, IC2873 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:39 local time, and at that moment, IC2873 will appear at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the west.
Twilight begins at 19:39 local time, and at that moment, IC2873 will appear at an altitude of 29 degrees toward the west.
IC2873 Visibility on July 10
IC2873 is visible from sunset through most of the night
IC2873 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC2873 transit | 15:25 | 66° |
| Sunset | 18:29 | 42° |
| Civil sunset | 19:01 | 36° |
| Twighlight start | 19:39 | 29° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:21 | 20° |
| IC2873 set | 22:05 | |
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated  | 23:49 | -19° |
| Astrosession end | 02:05 | -36° |
| IC2873 rise | 08:41 | |
| Moon Set | 15:07 | 66° |
Track IC2873 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC2873
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| Object name | IC2873 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| IC2873 coordinates | 11.49095, 13.21831 |
| Center coordinates | 11.49095, 13.21831 |
IC2873 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2873
| Time | 11:53 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC2873 elevation | 37° |
| IC2873 Azimuth | 102° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC2873 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC2873's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC2873
IC2873 will become visible in October, 22. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 22, IC2873 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | 08:41 |
| Set | 22:01 |
| Elevation at transit | 66° |
| Transit time | 15:21 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 29m 27s", Dec: 13° 13' 05s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Leo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC2873, 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 IC2873 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 IC2873 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 IC2873
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 11.49095° |
| Declination | 13.21831° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 37° |
| Azimuth | 102.5° |
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.