Where is Pelican Nebula (IC5070) right now?
Pelican Nebula (IC5070) is located in the constellation Cygnus. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 60° toward the north-west, with an apparent magnitude of 8.00.
Twilight begins at 21:45 local time. At that moment, Pelican Nebula (IC5070) will be 60° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Twilight begins at 21:45 local time. At that moment, Pelican Nebula (IC5070) will be 60° above the horizon toward the north-west.
Track Pelican Nebula (IC5070) position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for Pelican Nebula (IC5070) Tonight
The best observable position of Pelican Nebula (IC5070) is near 19:00: 83° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Best view.
How Pelican Nebula (IC5070) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Pelican Nebula (IC5070) moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 83° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Pelican Nebula (IC5070)
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Direction | north-west (296°) |
| Magnitude | 8 |
Pelican Nebula (IC5070) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Pelican Nebula (IC5070)
| Time | 21:45 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Azimuth | 296° |
Here you can see the current position of Pelican Nebula (IC5070) on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Pelican Nebula (IC5070) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 2, 12:00 | 14° | 45° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 2, 13:00 | 23° | 51° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 2, 14:00 | 33° | 56° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 2, 15:00 | 43° | 61° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 2, 16:00 | 54° | 63° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 2, 17:00 | 64° | 64° | north-east | Twilight | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 2, 18:00 | 75° | 57° | north-east | Visible | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 2, 19:00 | 83° | 16° | north-east | Best view | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 2, 20:00 | 78° | 311° | north-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 2, 21:00 | 68° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 2, 22:00 | 58° | 296° | north-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 2, 23:00 | 47° | 298° | north-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 00:00 | 37° | 302° | north-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 01:00 | 27° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 02:00 | 18° | 313° | north-west | Visible | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 03:00 | 9° | 320° | north-west | Very low | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 03:38 — Astronomical night ends | 5° | 325° | north-west | Very low | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 04:00 | 2° | 328° | north-west | Very low | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 04:08 — Twilight end | 1° | 330° | north-west | Very low | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 04:39 — Civil sunrise | -1° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 05:00 | -3° | 337° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 05:06 — Sunrise | -4° | 338° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 06:00 | -7° | 348° | north-west | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 07:00 | -8° | 358° | north | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 08:00 | -7° | 9° | north | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 09:00 | -4° | 19° | north-east | Below horizon | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 10:00 | 0° | 29° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 11:00 | 7° | 38° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |
| Oct 3, 12:00 | 15° | 45° | north-east | Daylight | 20h 51m | +44° 24′ |