When Is Flame Nebula (IC0434) Visible During the Year?

See how Flame Nebula (IC0434) 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.

Flame Nebula (IC0434) will remain visible until April 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Flame Nebula (IC0434)

Based on the amount of time Flame Nebula (IC0434) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

Flame Nebula (IC0434) Visibility Throughout the Year

Flame Nebula (IC0434) visibility on 2026-10-24

Flame Nebula (IC0434) Visible from before midnight until sunrise

Flame Nebula (IC0434) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 88% illuminated	14:51	-55°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:47	-34°
Flame Nebula (IC0434) rise	20:45
Flame Nebula (IC0434) transit	02:37	50°
Moonset	03:47	47°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:57	46°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:27	43°
Civil sunrise	04:58	38°
Sunrise	05:25	34°
Flame Nebula (IC0434) set	08:28

Track Flame Nebula (IC0434) position throughout the night

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Flame Nebula (IC0434) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date