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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 IC2948 right now?

IC2948 is located in the constellation Centaurus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Track IC2948 Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe IC2948 changing position in the night sky.

Where and When to Look for IC2948 Tonight

IC2948 is not visible during this observing period because it remains below the horizon. Its highest sampled position is 11° below the horizon near 12:00.

How IC2948 Moves Across the Sky

IC2948 remains below the horizon throughout this observing period, moving from the south toward the south. Its smallest distance below the horizon is 11° toward the south.

Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC2948

ConstellationCentaurus
Elevation-38°
Directionsouth-west (214°)

IC2948 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC2948

Time18:26
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
Elevation-38°
Azimuth214°
Here you can see the current position of IC2948 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.

IC2948 Position by Hour

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TimeElevationAzimuthDirectionVisibilityRADec
Sep 6, 12:00-11°182°southBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 6, 13:00-12°189°southBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 6, 14:00-14°195°south-westBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 6, 15:00-18°201°south-westBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 6, 16:00-23°206°south-westBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 6, 17:00-29°210°south-westBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 6, 18:00-35°213°south-westBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 6, 19:00-41°214°south-westBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 6, 20:00-48°213°south-westBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 6, 21:00-54°210°south-westBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 6, 22:00-60°202°south-westBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 6, 23:00-63°190°southBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 00:00-64°175°southBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 01:00-61°162°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 02:00-57°152°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 03:00-51°147°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends-49°147°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end-46°146°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 04:00-44°146°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise-42°146°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise-39°146°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 05:00-37°146°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 06:00-31°149°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 07:00-25°152°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 08:00-20°157°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 09:00-16°163°south-eastBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 10:00-13°169°southBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 11:00-11°176°southBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′
Sep 7, 12:00-11°182°southBelow horizon11h 39m−63° 26′