IC1188 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1188 right now?
IC1188 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 42 degrees, IC1188 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, IC1188 will appear at an altitude of 67 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, IC1188 will appear at an altitude of 67 degrees toward the southwest.
IC1188 Visibility on August 04
IC1188 is visible from sunset through most of the night
IC1188 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC1188 rise | 11:28 | |
| Sunset | 18:12 | 70° |
| IC1188 transit | 18:23 | 70° |
| Civil sunset | 18:41 | 70° |
| Twighlight start | 19:16 | 67° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:54 | 62° |
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated  | 20:44 | 53° |
| IC1188 set | 01:17 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:34 | -13° |
| Moon Set | 10:28 | -10° |
Track IC1188 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC1188
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| Object name | IC1188 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| IC1188 coordinates | 16.10213, 17.46 |
| Center coordinates | 16.10213, 17.46 |
IC1188 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1188
| Time | 15:04 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC1188 elevation | 42° |
| IC1188 Azimuth | 101° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC1188 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC1188's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC1188
IC1188 will be visible until October, 27, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
| Date | Wed, 5 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:52 |
| Twighlight end | 02:32 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 40m |
| Rise | 11:24 |
| Set | 01:13 |
| Elevation at transit | 70° |
| Transit time | 18:19 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 06m 07s", Dec: 17° 27' 36s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC1188, 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 IC1188 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.
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 IC1188 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 IC1188
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16.10213° |
| Declination | 17.46° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 42.2° |
| Azimuth | 100.6° |
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.