When Is Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) Visible During the Year?

See how Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) 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.

Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) will remain visible until November 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604)

Based on the amount of time Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are May 2027, June 2027, April 2027.

Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) Visibility Throughout the Year

Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) visibility on 2026-09-07

IC4604 Visible from sunset until early morning

Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) rise	11:46
Moonset	14:56	25°
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) transit	16:28	29°
Sunset	17:27	28°
Civil sunset	17:55	26°
Twilight start	18:26	23°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	20°
Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) set	21:10
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-24°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-69°

Track Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) Position Throughout the Night

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Rho Ophiuchi Cloud Complex (IC4604) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date