Where is IC4996 right now?
IC4996 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although IC4996 is currently 21° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC4996 will be 68° above the horizon toward the east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, IC4996 will be 68° above the horizon toward the east.
Track IC4996 Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for IC4996 Tonight
The best observable position of IC4996 is near 20:00: 86° above the horizon toward the east. Status: Best view.
How IC4996 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, IC4996 moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 86° toward the east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC4996
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Direction | east (81°) |
| Magnitude | 7.3 |
IC4996 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC4996
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 68° |
| Azimuth | 81° |
Here you can see the current position of IC4996 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.
IC4996 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | 0° | 40° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 9° | 49° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 18° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 29° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 40° | 69° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 51° | 74° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 62° | 79° | east | Twilight | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 74° | 83° | east | Visible | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 86° | 86° | east | Best view | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 82° | 275° | west | Visible | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 70° | 278° | west | Visible | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 58° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 47° | 288° | north-west | Visible | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 36° | 293° | north-west | Visible | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 25° | 299° | north-west | Visible | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 15° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 13° | 308° | north-west | Visible | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 8° | 312° | north-west | Very low | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 6° | 314° | north-west | Very low | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 3° | 316° | north-west | Very low | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | -0° | 321° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | -2° | 323° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | -9° | 333° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | -13° | 344° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -15° | 356° | north | Below horizon | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -14° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -11° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -6° | 31° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | 1° | 41° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 16m | +37° 33′ |