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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
Your location: Santa Clara, United States
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

IC0428 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC0428

Where is IC0428 right now?

IC0428 is located in the constellation Orion. At the current time, it is below the horizon and not visible from your location.

IC0428 Visibility on August 04

IC0428 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

IC0428 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Astrosession begin19:54-59°
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated 20:44-57°
IC0428 rise02:11
Astrosession end02:344°
Twighlight end03:1112°
Civil sunrise03:4618°
Sunrise04:1623°
IC0428 transit07:5146°
Moon Set10:2833°

Track IC0428 Position Throughout the Night

← Tue, 4 August 2026 →

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Finder Chart for IC0428

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Object nameIC0428
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC0428 coordinates5.60673, -6.45156
Center coordinates5.60673, -6.45156

IC0428 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC0428

Time15:03
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC0428 elevation-18°
IC0428 Azimuth275°
Here you can see the current position of the IC0428 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC0428's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC0428


IC0428 will become visible in August, 25. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 25, IC0428 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
Time
DateWed, 5 August 2026
Twighlight start19:52
Twighlight end02:32
Twighlight duration7h 40m
Rise02:11
Set13:30
Elevation at transit46°
Transit time07:51
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 36m 24s", Dec: -6° 27' 05s
Magnitude-
ConstellationOrion
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC0428, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the IC0428 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of IC0428

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.60673°
Declination-6.45156°
Magnitude
ConstellationOrion
Elevation-17.7°
Azimuth275.5°

Data Credits

The nebulae information on this page is sourced from the OpenNGC project, developed by Matteo Verga. OpenNGC provides detailed data on the NGC catalog, which is a valuable resource for exploring deep-sky objects such as nebulae.

For more details or to contribute to OpenNGC, visit the official GitHub repository: OpenNGC on GitHub.