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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:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

IC3138 NED02 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC3138 NED02

Where is IC3138 NED02 right now?

IC3138 NED02 is located in the constellation Virgo. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 21 degrees, IC3138 NED02 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:20 local time, and at that moment, IC3138 NED02 will appear at an altitude of 25 degrees toward the west.

IC3138 NED02 Visibility on August 01

IC3138 NED02 is visible from sunset through most of the night

IC3138 NED02 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC3138 NED02 transit14:4865°
Sunset18:1438°
Civil sunset18:4532°
Twighlight start19:2025°
Moon Rise, 94.4% illuminated 19:3123°
Astrosession begin19:5817°
IC3138 NED02 set21:26
Astrosession end02:30-40°
Moon Set07:13-10°
IC3138 NED02 rise08:06

Track IC3138 NED02 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for IC3138 NED02

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Object nameIC3138 NED02
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC3138 NED02 coordinates12.31561, 12.44211
Center coordinates12.31561, 12.44211

IC3138 NED02 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC3138 NED02

Time09:56
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC3138 NED02 elevation21°
IC3138 NED02 Azimuth90°
Here you can see the current position of the IC3138 NED02 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC3138 NED02's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC3138 NED02


IC3138 NED02 will become visible in November, 2. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from November, 2, IC3138 NED02 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateSat, 1 August 2026
Twighlight start19:54
Twighlight end02:23
Twighlight duration6h 30m
Rise08:06
Set21:22
Elevation at transit65°
Transit time14:44
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 12h 18m 56s", Dec: 12° 26' 31s
Magnitude-
ConstellationVirgo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC3138 NED02, 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 IC3138 NED02 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 IC3138 NED02

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension12.31561°
Declination12.44211°
Magnitude
ConstellationVirgo
Elevation20.9°
Azimuth90.1°

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.