IC4997 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC4997 right now?
IC4997 is located in the constellation Sagitta. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 58° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 10.50.
IC4997 tonight
IC4997 visibility on 2026-11-05
IC4997 Visible from sunset until before midnight
IC4997 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated  | 21:13 | -13° |
| Moonset | 10:02 | 46° |
| Sunset | 12:24 | 66° |
| Civil sunset | 12:54 | 67° |
| IC4997 transit | 12:55 | 67° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 13:26 | 66° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:58 | 63° |
| IC4997 set | 19:52 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:33 | -33° |
| IC4997 rise | 05:54 |
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IC4997 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC4997
| Time | 14:38 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | 58° |
| Azimuth | 231° |
Here you can see the current position of IC4997 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 IC4997 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC4997 will remain visible until January 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Fri, 6 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 13:57 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 00:32 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 11h 35m |
| Rise | 05:54 |
| Set | 19:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 67° |
| Transit time | 12:51 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 20m 08s", Dec: 16° 43' 54s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Sagitta |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC4997, 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 IC4997 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC4997 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC4997
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 20m 09s |
| Declination | 16° 43′ 54″ |
| Magnitude | 10.5 |
| Constellation | Sagitta |
| Elevation | 57.8° |
| Azimuth | 231.3° |
Data Credits
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