IC4646 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC4646 right now?
IC4646 is located in the constellation Ara. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
IC4646 tonight
IC4646 visibility on 2026-10-25
IC4646 is Not visible tonight
IC4646 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC4646 is always below the horizon | - | |
| IC4646 transit | 14:18 | -7° |
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated  | 15:17 | -8° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 | -16° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:58 | -62° |
| Moonset | 04:57 | -56° |
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Current position of IC4646
| Time | 03:17 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -65° |
| Azimuth | 162° |
Here you can see the current position of IC4646 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 IC4646 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 | IC4646 is always down |
| Set | IC4646 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -7° |
| Transit time | 14:10 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 23m 53s", Dec: -59° 59' 57s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Ara |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC4646, 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 IC4646 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC4646 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC4646
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17h 23m 53s |
| Declination | -59° 59′ 58″ |
| Magnitude | 12.33 |
| Constellation | Ara |
| Elevation | -65.3° |
| Azimuth | 161.6° |
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.