IC5049A Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC5049A right now?
IC5049A is located in the constellation Microscopium. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 51° toward the south, with an apparent magnitude of 15.15.
IC5049A tonight
IC5049A visibility on 2026-11-02
IC5049A Visible from sunset until before midnight
IC5049A rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | -12° |
| IC5049A rise | 12:00 | |
| Moonset | 13:29 | 17° |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 51° |
| IC5049A transit | 17:59 | 52° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 52° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 51° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 49° |
| IC5049A set | 23:58 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -47° |
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IC5049A Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC5049A
| Time | 18:12 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Azimuth | 184° |
Here you can see the current position of IC5049A 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 IC5049A Visible Throughout the Year?
IC5049A will remain visible until December 13, 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 | 11:56 |
| Set | 23:54 |
| Elevation at transit | 52° |
| Transit time | 17:55 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 47m 23s", Dec: -38° 24' 47s |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC5049A, 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 IC5049A is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC5049A is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC5049A
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 47m 23s |
| Declination | -38° 24′ 47″ |
| Magnitude | 15.15 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 51.5° |
| Azimuth | 184.2° |
Data Credits
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