IC1257 Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is IC1257 right now?
IC1257 is located in the constellation Ophiuchus. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 23 degrees, IC1257 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, IC1257 will appear at an altitude of 45 degrees toward the south.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, IC1257 will appear at an altitude of 45 degrees toward the south.
IC1257 Visibility on August 04
IC1257 is visible from sunset through most of the night
IC1257 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| IC1257 rise | 14:06 | |
| Sunset | 18:12 | 41° |
| Civil sunset | 18:41 | 43° |
| Twighlight start | 19:16 | 45° |
| IC1257 transit | 19:43 | 46° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:54 | 45° |
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated  | 20:44 | 43° |
| IC1257 set | 01:21 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:34 | -14° |
| Moon Set | 10:28 | -42° |
Track IC1257 Position Throughout the Night
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Finder Chart for IC1257
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| Object name | IC1257 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| IC1257 coordinates | 17.45233, -7.09308 |
| Center coordinates | 17.45233, -7.09308 |
IC1257 Passage Through Night
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Current position of IC1257
| Time | 16:08 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| IC1257 elevation | 23° |
| IC1257 Azimuth | 119° |
Here you can see the current position of the IC1257 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC1257's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of IC1257
IC1257 will be visible until October, 25, 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 | 14:02 |
| Set | 01:17 |
| Elevation at transit | 46° |
| Transit time | 19:39 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 27m 08s", Dec: -7° 05' 35s |
| Magnitude | - |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC1257, 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 IC1257 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 IC1257 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 IC1257
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17.45233° |
| Declination | -7.09308° |
| Magnitude | |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 22.9° |
| Azimuth | 119.4° |
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.