IC3278 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC3278 right now?
IC3278 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 75 degrees, IC3278 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:59 local time, and at that moment, IC3278 will appear at an altitude of 26 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 18:59 local time, and at that moment, IC3278 will appear at an altitude of 26 degrees toward the northwest.
IC3278 Visibility on August 17
IC3278 is visible from sunset through most of the night
IC3278 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 13.1% illuminated  | 08:46 | 26° |
| IC3278 transit | 13:50 | 80° |
| Sunset | 17:57 | 38° |
| Civil sunset | 18:26 | 32° |
| Twighlight start | 18:59 | 26° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:34 | 19° |
| Moon Set | 19:59 | 14° |
| IC3278 set | 21:22 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:50 | -24° |
| IC3278 rise | 06:14 |
Track IC3278 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC3278
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| Object name | IC3278 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| IC3278 coordinates | 12.40416, 27.42081 |
| Center coordinates | 12.40416, 27.42081 |
IC3278 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC3278
| Time | 12:56 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC3278 elevation | 75° |
| IC3278 Azimuth | 127° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC3278 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC3278's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC3278
IC3278 will become visible in October, 25. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 25, IC3278 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
| Date | Mon, 17 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:29 |
| Twighlight end | 02:43 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 14m |
| Rise | 06:14 |
| Set | 21:18 |
| Elevation at transit | 80° |
| Transit time | 13:46 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 24m 14s", Dec: 27° 25' 14s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC3278, 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 IC3278 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.
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 IC3278 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 IC3278
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12.40416° |
| Declination | 27.42081° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | 74.8° |
| Azimuth | 127° |
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.