IC5049B Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC5049B right now?
IC5049B 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 13.60.
IC5049B tonight
IC5049B visibility on 2026-11-02
IC5049B Visible from sunset until before midnight
IC5049B rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | -12° |
| IC5049B rise | 12:00 | |
| Moonset | 13:29 | 17° |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 51° |
| IC5049B transit | 17:59 | 52° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 52° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 51° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 49° |
| IC5049B set | 23:58 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -47° |
Track IC5049B position throughout the night
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IC5049B Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC5049B
| Time | 18:12 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Azimuth | 184° |
Here you can see the current position of IC5049B 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 IC5049B Visible Throughout the Year?
IC5049B 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° 25' 05s |
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC5049B, 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 IC5049B is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC5049B is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC5049B
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20h 47m 24s |
| Declination | -38° 25′ 06″ |
| Magnitude | 13.6 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 51.5° |
| Azimuth | 184.2° |
Data Credits
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