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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

IC4974 NED02 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC4974 NED02

Where is IC4974 NED02 right now?

IC4974 NED02 is located in the constellation Pavo. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

IC4974 NED02 Visibility on July 18

IC4974 NED02 is Not visible tonight

IC4974 NED02 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC4974 NED02 is always below the horizon-
Moon Rise, 9.3% illuminated 07:47-47°
Astrosession begin20:14-17°
Moon Set20:45-15°
IC4974 NED02 transit23:38-9°
Astrosession end02:13-14°

Track IC4974 NED02 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for IC4974 NED02

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Object nameIC4974 NED02
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC4974 NED02 coordinates20.25749, -61.86306
Center coordinates20.25749, -61.86306

IC4974 NED02 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC4974 NED02

Time09:23
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC4974 NED02 elevation-58°
IC4974 NED02 Azimuth210°
Here you can see the current position of the IC4974 NED02 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC4974 NED02's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC4974 NED02


Time
DateSat, 18 July 2026
Twighlight start20:10
Twighlight end02:07
Twighlight duration6h 57m
RiseIC4974 NED02 is always down
SetIC4974 NED02 is always down
Elevation at transit-9°
Transit time23:38
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 20h 15m 26s", Dec: -61° 51' 47s
Magnitude-
ConstellationPavo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC4974 NED02, 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 IC4974 NED02 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 IC4974 NED02

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension20.25749°
Declination-61.86306°
Magnitude
ConstellationPavo
Elevation-57.6°
Azimuth209.8°

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.