IC5148 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC5148 right now?
IC5148 is located in the constellation GRUS. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.
IC5148 tonight
IC5148 visibility on 2026-10-26
IC5148 Visible from sunset until early morning
IC5148 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC5148 rise | 14:50 | |
| Sunset | 18:49 | 41° |
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated  | 18:54 | 42° |
| Civil sunset | 19:12 | 44° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 19:36 | 46° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 20:01 | 48° |
| IC5148 transit | 20:44 | 49° |
| IC5148 set | 02:39 | |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:36 | -33° |
| Moonset | 07:26 | -48° |
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IC5148 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC5148
| Time | 04:58 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -26° |
| Azimuth | 226° |
Here you can see the current position of IC5148 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 IC5148 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC5148 will remain visible until December 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Tue, 27 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:55 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 05:28 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 33m |
| Rise | 14:46 |
| Set | 02:35 |
| Elevation at transit | 49° |
| Transit time | 20:40 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 59m 35s", Dec: -39° 23' 08s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Grus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC5148, 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 IC5148 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC5148 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC5148
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 21h 59m 35s |
| Declination | -39° 23′ 09″ |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Grus |
| Elevation | -26.5° |
| Azimuth | 225.8° |
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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