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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.
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Latitude:
37.3541
Longitude:
-121.955

IC4954 Position and Visibility Tonight

IC4954

Where is IC4954 right now?

IC4954 is located in the constellation Vulpecula. Although it is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 13 degrees, IC4954 is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 19:16 local time, and at that moment, IC4954 will appear at an altitude of 51 degrees toward the east.

IC4954 Visibility on August 04

IC4954 is visible all night until sunrise

IC4954 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
IC4954 rise14:41
Sunset18:1238°
Civil sunset18:4144°
Twighlight start19:1651°
Astrosession begin19:5458°
Moon Rise, 72.5% illuminated 20:4468°
IC4954 transit22:2182°
Astrosession end02:3437°
Twighlight end03:1130°
Civil sunrise03:4623°
Sunrise04:1618°
IC4954 set06:01
Moon Set10:28-23°

Track IC4954 Position Throughout the Night

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Finder Chart for IC4954

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Object nameIC4954
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
IC4954 coordinates20.07917, 29.25281
Center coordinates20.07917, 29.25281

IC4954 Passage Through Night

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Current position of IC4954

Time15:58
Latitude37.3541
Longitude-121.955
IC4954 elevation13°
IC4954 Azimuth63°
Here you can see the current position of the IC4954 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the IC4954's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.

Annual motion of IC4954


IC4954 will be visible until January, 6, 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.
Time
DateWed, 5 August 2026
Twighlight start19:52
Twighlight end02:32
Twighlight duration7h 40m
Rise14:37
Set05:57
Elevation at transit82°
Transit time22:17
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 20h 04m 45s", Dec: 29° 15' 10s
Magnitude-
ConstellationVulpecula
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a IC4954, 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 IC4954 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 IC4954

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension20.07917°
Declination29.25281°
Magnitude
ConstellationVulpecula
Elevation12.9°
Azimuth62.9°

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.