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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.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

IC3231 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC3231

Where is IC3231 right now?

IC3231 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 46 degrees toward the west from your location, with an apparent magnitude of .
Twilight begins at 19:59 local time, and at that moment, IC3231 will appear at an altitude of 46 degrees toward the west.

IC3231 Visibility on July 05

IC3231 is visible from sunset through most of the night

IC3231 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC3231 transit16:3877°
Sunset18:3063°
Civil sunset19:0257°
Twighlight start19:4149°
Astrosession begin20:2441°
Moon Rise, 78% illuminated 21:2628°
IC3231 set23:59
Astrosession end02:00-18°
IC3231 rise09:12
Moon Set09:201°

Track IC3231 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for IC3231

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Object nameIC3231
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC3231 coordinates12.37883, 24.82047
Center coordinates12.37883, 24.82047

IC3231 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC3231

Time19:59
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC3231 elevation46°
IC3231 Azimuth269°
Here you can see the current position of the IC3231 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC3231's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC3231


IC3231 will be visible until August, 6, 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
DateMon, 6 July 2026
Twighlight start20:22
Twighlight end01:59
Twighlight duration6h 37m
Rise09:12
Set23:55
Elevation at transit77°
Transit time16:34
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 12h 22m 43s", Dec: 24° 49' 13s
Magnitude-
ConstellationComa Berenices
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC3231, 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 IC3231 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 IC3231

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension12.37883°
Declination24.82047°
Magnitude
ConstellationComa Berenices
Elevation45.7°
Azimuth268.5°

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.