When Is Ophiuchus Visible During the Year?

See how Ophiuchus visibility changes through the year from your location. The graph shows its seasonal observing windows, while the table gives rise, transit and set times for selected dates.

Ophiuchus will remain visible until October 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Ophiuchus

Based on the amount of time Ophiuchus is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are May 2027, June 2027, July 2027.

Ophiuchus Visibility Throughout the Year

Ophiuchus visibility on 2026-09-07

Ophiuchus Visible from sunset until early morning

Ophiuchus rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Ophiuchus rise	11:44
Moonset	14:56	35°
Ophiuchus transit	17:27	48°
Sunset	17:27	48°
Civil sunset	17:55	47°
Twilight start	18:26	45°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	42°
Ophiuchus set	23:10
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-2°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-46°

Track Ophiuchus Position Throughout the Night

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Ophiuchus Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date