IC3800 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC3800 right now?
IC3800 is located in the constellation Canes Venatici. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 2 degrees, IC3800 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:34 local time, and at that moment, IC3800 will appear at an altitude of 50 degrees toward the northwest.
Twilight begins at 19:34 local time, and at that moment, IC3800 will appear at an altitude of 50 degrees toward the northwest.
IC3800 Visibility on July 18
IC3800 is visible from sunset through most of the night
IC3800 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 9.3% illuminated  | 07:47 | -1° |
| IC3800 transit | 16:12 | 89° |
| Sunset | 18:25 | 64° |
| Civil sunset | 18:57 | 57° |
| Twighlight start | 19:34 | 50° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:14 | 42° |
| Moon Set | 20:45 | 37° |
| IC3800 set | 00:29 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:13 | -11° |
| IC3800 rise | 07:52 |
Track IC3800 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC3800
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| Object name | IC3800 |
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| IC3800 coordinates | 12.80734, 36.57586 |
| Center coordinates | 12.80734, 36.57586 |
IC3800 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC3800
| Time | 08:14 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC3800 elevation | 2° |
| IC3800 Azimuth | 44° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC3800 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC3800's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC3800
IC3800 will be visible until August, 28, 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.
| Date | Sat, 18 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:10 |
| Twighlight end | 02:07 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 57m |
| Rise | 07:52 |
| Set | 00:25 |
| Elevation at transit | 89° |
| Transit time | 16:08 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 48m 26s", Dec: 36° 34' 33s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC3800, 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 IC3800 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 IC3800 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 IC3800
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12.80734° |
| Declination | 36.57586° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Elevation | 2.5° |
| Azimuth | 44.1° |
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.