IC4868 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC4868 right now?
IC4868 is located in the constellation Telescopium. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, IC4868 will be 6° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 17:18 local time. At that moment, IC4868 will be 6° above the horizon toward the south.
IC4868 tonight
IC4868 visibility on 2026-10-23
IC4868 Visible from sunset until before midnight
IC4868 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC4868 rise | 14:03 | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | 2° |
| Sunset | 16:20 | 7° |
| IC4868 transit | 16:35 | 7° |
| Civil sunset | 16:47 | 7° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:18 | 6° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | 5° |
| IC4868 set | 19:07 | |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -67° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -79° |
Track IC4868 position throughout the night
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IC4868 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC4868
| Time | 12:04 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -13° |
| Azimuth | 138° |
Here you can see the current position of IC4868 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 IC4868 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC4868 will remain visible until November 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:44 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:49 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | 13:59 |
| Set | 19:03 |
| Elevation at transit | 7° |
| Transit time | 16:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 33m 33s", Dec: -45° 53' 33s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Telescopium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC4868, 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 IC4868 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC4868 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC4868
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19h 33m 33s |
| Declination | -45° 53′ 34″ |
| Magnitude | 10.56 |
| Constellation | Telescopium |
| Elevation | -13.2° |
| Azimuth | 138.5° |
Data Credits
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