IC5289 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC5289 right now?
IC5289 is located in the constellation Sculptor. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 17° toward the south-east, with an apparent magnitude of .
IC5289 tonight
IC5289 visibility on 2026-10-23
IC5289 Visible from evening until early morning
IC5289 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated  | 14:26 | -17° |
| IC5289 rise | 16:09 | |
| Sunset | 16:20 | 2° |
| Civil sunset | 16:47 | 5° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:18 | 9° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:48 | 12° |
| IC5289 transit | 20:12 | 20° |
| IC5289 set | 00:15 | |
| Moonset | 02:40 | -24° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:56 | -38° |
Track IC5289 position throughout the night
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IC5289 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC5289
| Time | 18:44 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 17° |
| Azimuth | 161° |
Here you can see the current position of IC5289 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 IC5289 Visible Throughout the Year?
IC5289 will remain visible until February 2, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sat, 24 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 17:46 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:54 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 10h 8m |
| Rise | 16:05 |
| Set | 00:11 |
| Elevation at transit | 20° |
| Transit time | 20:08 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 11m 16s", Dec: -32° 27' 15s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of IC5289, 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 IC5289 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when IC5289 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of IC5289
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 23h 11m 17s |
| Declination | -32° 27′ 15″ |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Sculptor |
| Elevation | 17.2° |
| Azimuth | 160.6° |
Data Credits
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