Where is IC5240 right now?
IC5240 is located in the constellation GRUS. It is currently below the horizon and is not visible from your location.

Where and When to Look for IC5240 Tonight
The highest sampled position of IC5240 is near 21:00: 43° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Visible.

How IC5240 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, IC5240 moves from the south-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 43° toward the south, and finishes toward the south-east.
Track IC5240 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC5240
| Constellation | Grus |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Direction | south-west (220°) |
| Magnitude | 11.7 |
IC5240 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC5240
| Time | 05:42 |
| Latitude | 1.35208 |
| Longitude | 103.82 |
| Elevation | -25° |
| Azimuth | 220° |
Here you can see the current position of IC5240 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.
IC5240 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 26, 12:00 | -35° | 148° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 13:00 | -26° | 141° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 14:00 | -16° | 137° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 15:00 | -6° | 135° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 16:00 | 5° | 135° | south-east | Daylight | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 17:00 | 15° | 137° | south-east | Daylight | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 18:00 | 25° | 142° | south-east | Daylight | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 18:49 — Sunset | 32° | 148° | south-east | Twilight | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 19:00 | 33° | 149° | south-east | Twilight | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 19:12 — Civil sunset | 35° | 151° | south-east | Twilight | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 19:36 — Twilight start | 38° | 155° | south-east | Visible | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 20:00 | 40° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 20:01 — Astronomical night starts | 40° | 160° | south-east | Visible | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 21:00 | 43° | 173° | south | Best view | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 22:00 | 43° | 188° | south | Visible | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 26, 23:00 | 39° | 201° | south-west | Visible | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 00:00 | 33° | 212° | south-west | Visible | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 01:00 | 24° | 219° | south-west | Visible | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 02:00 | 14° | 223° | south-west | Visible | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 03:00 | 4° | 225° | south-west | Very low | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 04:00 | -7° | 225° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 05:00 | -18° | 223° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 05:36 — Astronomical night ends | -24° | 221° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 | -27° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 06:00 — Twilight end | -27° | 219° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 06:25 — Civil sunrise | -31° | 216° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 06:47 — Sunrise | -34° | 213° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 07:00 | -36° | 211° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 08:00 | -43° | 201° | south-west | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 09:00 | -46° | 186° | south | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 10:00 | -46° | 171° | south | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 11:00 | -42° | 157° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |
| Oct 27, 12:00 | -35° | 147° | south-east | Below horizon | 22h 41m | −44° 46′ |