IC5003 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC5003 right now?
IC5003 is located in the constellation Microscopium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 60° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 12.93.
IC5003 tonight
IC5003 visibility on 2026-11-02
IC5003 Visible from sunset until before midnight
IC5003 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | -15° |
| IC5003 rise | 11:56 | |
| Moonset | 13:29 | 20° |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 60° |
| IC5003 transit | 17:55 | 60° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 60° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 59° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 57° |
| IC5003 set | 23:54 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -54° |
Track IC5003 position throughout the night
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IC5003 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC5003
| Time | 18:12 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Azimuth | 187° |
Here you can see the current position of IC5003 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 IC5003 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC5003 will remain visible until December 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 3 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:24 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 29m |
| Rise | 11:52 |
| Set | 23:50 |
| Elevation at transit | 60° |
| Transit time | 17:51 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 43m 14s", Dec: -29° 51' 12s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC5003, 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 IC5003 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC5003 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC5003
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 43m 14s |
| Declination | -29° 51′ 12″ |
| Magnitude | 12.93 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 59.9° |
| Azimuth | 187.5° |
Data Credits
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