IC5020 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC5020 right now?
IC5020 is located in the constellation Microscopium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 56° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 12.30.
IC5020 tonight
IC5020 visibility on 2026-11-02
IC5020 Visible from sunset until before midnight
IC5020 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | -17° |
| IC5020 rise | 11:43 | |
| Moonset | 13:29 | 22° |
| IC5020 transit | 17:42 | 57° |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 57° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 56° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 54° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 52° |
| IC5020 set | 23:41 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -52° |
| IC5020 rise | 11:39 |
Track IC5020 position throughout the night
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IC5020 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC5020
| Time | 18:12 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 56° |
| Azimuth | 191° |
Here you can see the current position of IC5020 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 IC5020 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC5020 will remain visible until December 11, 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 | 11:39 |
| Set | 23:37 |
| Elevation at transit | 57° |
| Transit time | 17:38 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 30m 38s", Dec: -33° 29' 08s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC5020, 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 IC5020 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC5020 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC5020
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 30m 38s |
| Declination | -33° 29′ 08″ |
| Magnitude | 12.3 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 55.8° |
| Azimuth | 191.1° |
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.
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