IC5086 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC5086 right now?
IC5086 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 12.84.
IC5086 tonight
IC5086 visibility on 2026-11-02
IC5086 Visible from sunset until early morning
IC5086 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated  | 01:05 | -9° |
| IC5086 rise | 12:21 | |
| Moonset | 13:29 | 15° |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 59° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 60° |
| IC5086 transit | 18:20 | 60° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:33 | 60° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 59° |
| IC5086 set | 00:19 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 04:28 | -50° |
Track IC5086 position throughout the night
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IC5086 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC5086
| Time | 18:12 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Azimuth | 176° |
Here you can see the current position of IC5086 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 IC5086 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC5086 will remain visible until December 21, 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 | 12:17 |
| Set | 00:15 |
| Elevation at transit | 60° |
| Transit time | 18:16 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 08m 32s", Dec: -29° 46' 08s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC5086, 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 IC5086 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC5086 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC5086
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21h 08m 32s |
| Declination | -29° 46′ 09″ |
| Magnitude | 12.84 |
| Constellation | Microscopium |
| Elevation | 60.2° |
| Azimuth | 176.5° |
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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