IC1191 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1191 right now?
IC1191 is located in the constellation Hercules. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 65 degrees, IC1191 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:15 local time, and at that moment, IC1191 will appear at an altitude of 67 degrees toward the southwest.
Twilight begins at 19:15 local time, and at that moment, IC1191 will appear at an altitude of 67 degrees toward the southwest.
IC1191 Visibility on August 05
IC1191 is visible from sunset through most of the night
IC1191 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC1191 rise | 11:22 | |
| Sunset | 18:10 | 71° |
| IC1191 transit | 18:19 | 71° |
| Civil sunset | 18:40 | 70° |
| Twighlight start | 19:15 | 67° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:52 | 62° |
Moon Rise, 62.3% illuminated  | 21:12 | 48° |
| IC1191 set | 01:16 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:35 | -14° |
| Moon Set | 11:38 | 4° |
Track IC1191 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC1191
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| Object name | IC1191 |
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| IC1191 coordinates | 16.10799, 18.26789 |
| Center coordinates | 16.10799, 18.26789 |
IC1191 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1191
| Time | 17:02 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC1191 elevation | 65° |
| IC1191 Azimuth | 133° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC1191 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC1191's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC1191
IC1191 will be visible until October, 28, 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 | Thu, 6 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:50 |
| Twighlight end | 02:34 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 43m |
| Rise | 11:18 |
| Set | 01:12 |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 18:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 16h 06m 28s", Dec: 18° 16' 04s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Hercules |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC1191, 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 IC1191 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 IC1191 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 IC1191
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 16.10799° |
| Declination | 18.26789° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Hercules |
| Elevation | 64.5° |
| Azimuth | 133.2° |
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.