IC4974 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC4974 right now?
IC4974 is located in the constellation PAVO. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
IC4974 tonight
IC4974 visibility on 2026-10-23
IC4974 is Not visible tonight
IC4974 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC4974 is always below the horizon | - | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -15° |
| IC4974 transit | 17:17 | -9° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | -9° |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -56° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -63° |
Track IC4974 position throughout the night
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IC4974 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC4974
| Time | 14:22 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | -15° |
| Azimuth | 160° |
Here you can see the current position of IC4974 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 IC4974 Visible Throughout the Year?
| Date | Fri, 23 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:44 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:49 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 6m |
| Rise | IC4974 is always down |
| Set | IC4974 is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -9° |
| Transit time | 17:13 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 15m 26s", Dec: -61° 51' 37s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Pavo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC4974, 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 IC4974 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC4974 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC4974
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 15m 26s |
| Declination | -61° 51′ 37″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Pavo |
| Elevation | -15.3° |
| Azimuth | 160.2° |
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.