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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Latitude:
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Longitude:
-121.955

IC2945 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC2945

Where is IC2945 right now?

IC2945 is located in the constellation Leo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 35 degrees, IC2945 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:39 local time, and at that moment, IC2945 will appear at an altitude of 30 degrees toward the west.

IC2945 Visibility on July 10

IC2945 is visible from sunset through most of the night

IC2945 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC2945 transit15:3366°
Sunset18:2944°
Civil sunset19:0138°
Twighlight start19:3930°
Astrosession begin20:2122°
IC2945 set22:12
Moon Rise, 26.4% illuminated 23:49-18°
Astrosession end02:05-36°
IC2945 rise08:49
Moon Set15:0765°

Track IC2945 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for IC2945

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Object nameIC2945
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC2945 coordinates11.61786, 12.92658
Center coordinates11.61786, 12.92658

IC2945 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC2945

Time11:53
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC2945 elevation35°
IC2945 Azimuth101°
Here you can see the current position of the IC2945 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC2945's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC2945


IC2945 will be visible until July, 11, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Time
DateFri, 10 July 2026
Twighlight start20:16
Twighlight end01:59
Twighlight duration6h 42m
Rise08:49
Set22:08
Elevation at transit66°
Transit time15:29
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 11h 37m 04s", Dec: 12° 55' 35s
Magnitude-
ConstellationLeo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC2945, 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 IC2945 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 IC2945

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension11.61786°
Declination12.92658°
Magnitude
ConstellationLeo
Elevation35.4°
Azimuth101.4°

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.