Where is IC3138 right now?
IC3138 is located in the constellation Virgo. Although IC3138 is currently 38° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC3138 will be 7° above the horizon toward the west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC3138 will be 7° above the horizon toward the west.
Track IC3138 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for IC3138 Tonight
The best observable position of IC3138 is near 18:00: 12° above the horizon toward the west. Status: Best view.
How IC3138 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, IC3138 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 12° toward the west, and finishes toward the south.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC3138
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Direction | west (281°) |
IC3138 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC3138
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 7° |
| Azimuth | 281° |
Here you can see the current position of IC3138 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.
IC3138 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 65° | 167° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 64° | 201° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 57° | 228° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 47° | 245° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 36° | 258° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 24° | 268° | west | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 12° | 277° | west | Best view | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 0° | 286° | north-west | Very low | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | -11° | 295° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -21° | 306° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -30° | 319° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -37° | 335° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -40° | 353° | north | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -39° | 12° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -35° | 30° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -28° | 45° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -26° | 48° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -21° | 55° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -18° | 57° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -15° | 60° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -11° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -8° | 68° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 4° | 77° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 15° | 86° | east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 27° | 95° | east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 39° | 106° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 50° | 119° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 59° | 139° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 65° | 169° | south | Daylight | 12h 18m | +12° 26′ |