IC5078 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC5078 right now?
IC5078 is located in the constellation Capricornus. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, IC5078 will be 33° above the horizon toward the south.
Twilight begins at 14:30 local time. At that moment, IC5078 will be 33° above the horizon toward the south.
IC5078 tonight
IC5078 visibility on 2026-10-31
IC5078 Visible from sunset until before midnight
IC5078 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC5078 rise | 09:52 | |
| Sunset | 13:29 | 30° |
| Civil sunset | 13:58 | 32° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 14:30 | 33° |
| IC5078 transit | 14:53 | 33° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 15:02 | 33° |
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated  | 18:38 | 13° |
| IC5078 set | 19:53 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:29 | -61° |
| Moonset | 09:42 | -1° |
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IC5078 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC5078
| Time | 08:20 |
| Latitude | 39.9612 |
| Longitude | -82.9988 |
| Elevation | -17° |
| Azimuth | 98° |
Here you can see the current position of IC5078 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 IC5078 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC5078 will remain visible until December 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 1 November 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 14:58 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 01:23 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 25m |
| Rise | 09:48 |
| Set | 19:49 |
| Elevation at transit | 33° |
| Transit time | 14:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 02m 31s", Dec: -16° 49' 05s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC5078, 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 IC5078 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC5078 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC5078
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21h 02m 31s |
| Declination | -16° 49′ 06″ |
| Magnitude | 12.65 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | -17.1° |
| Azimuth | 97.9° |
Data Credits
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