Where is IC3278 right now?
IC3278 is located in the constellation Coma Berenices. Although IC3278 is currently 55° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC3278 will be 16° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC3278 will be 16° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track IC3278 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for IC3278 Tonight
The best observable position of IC3278 is near 18:00: 21° above the horizon toward the north-west. Status: Best view.
How IC3278 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, IC3278 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 21° toward the north-west, and finishes toward the south-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC3278
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Direction | north-west (292°) |
IC3278 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC3278
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 16° |
| Azimuth | 292° |
Here you can see the current position of IC3278 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.
IC3278 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 78° | 147° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 78° | 216° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 68° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 57° | 264° | west | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 45° | 273° | west | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 33° | 281° | north-west | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 21° | 289° | north-west | Best view | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 10° | 297° | north-west | Visible | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 0° | 305° | north-west | Very low | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | -9° | 315° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | -17° | 326° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | -22° | 339° | north-west | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | -25° | 354° | north | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | -25° | 8° | north | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | -22° | 22° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | -16° | 35° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | -14° | 38° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | -10° | 44° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | -8° | 46° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | -6° | 49° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -1° | 53° | north-east | Below horizon | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 1° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 12° | 64° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 23° | 72° | north-east | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | 34° | 80° | east | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | 46° | 88° | east | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | 58° | 97° | east | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | 70° | 113° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 79° | 151° | south-east | Daylight | 12h 24m | +27° 25′ |