IC2980 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC2980 right now?
IC2980 is located in the constellation Musca. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
IC2980 tonight
IC2980 visibility on 2026-11-06
IC2980 is Not visible tonight
IC2980 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC2980 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated  | 22:13 | -39° |
| IC2980 transit | 04:30 | -24° |
| Moonset | 10:25 | -38° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 | -52° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:34 | -30° |
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IC2980 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC2980
| Time | 20:56 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -44° |
| Azimuth | 159° |
Here you can see the current position of IC2980 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.
When Is IC2980 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Sat, 7 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:52 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:29 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 37m |
| Rise | IC2980 is always down |
| Set | IC2980 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -24° |
| Transit time | 04:22 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 57m 30s", Dec: -73° 41' 04s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Musca |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC2980, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when IC2980 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC2980 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC2980
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 11h 57m 30s |
| Declination | -73° 41′ 04″ |
| Magnitude | 13.26 |
| Constellation | Musca |
| Elevation | -44.4° |
| Azimuth | 158.7° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.