IC4642 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC4642 right now?
IC4642 is located in the constellation Ara. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
IC4642 tonight
IC4642 visibility on 2026-10-25
IC4642 is Not visible tonight
IC4642 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC4642 is always below the horizon | - | |
| IC4642 transit | 14:06 | -3° |
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated  | 15:17 | -4° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 | -14° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:58 | -64° |
| Moonset | 04:57 | -56° |
Track IC4642 position throughout the night
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IC4642 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC4642
| Time | 03:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -68° |
| Azimuth | 151° |
Here you can see the current position of IC4642 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.
When Is IC4642 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Mon, 26 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:40 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:52 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 12m |
| Rise | IC4642 is always down |
| Set | IC4642 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -3° |
| Transit time | 13:58 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 11m 45s", Dec: -55° 23' 56s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Ara |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC4642, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when IC4642 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC4642 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC4642
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 11m 45s |
| Declination | -55° 23′ 56″ |
| Magnitude | 13.4 |
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -68.1° |
| Azimuth | 151.4° |
Data Credits
The deep-sky information on this page comes from the OpenNGC project developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed catalog data for nebulae, galaxies, clusters and other deep-sky objects.
For details or contributions, visit the official repository: OpenNGC GitHub.