When Is Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) Visible During the Year?

See how Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) 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.

Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) will remain visible until February 6, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Cocoon Nebula (IC5146)

Based on the amount of time Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are October 2026, November 2026, September 2026.

Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) Visibility Throughout the Year

Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) visibility on 2026-09-07

IC5146 Visible from sunset until sunrise

Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) rise	12:14
Moonset	14:56	18°
Sunset	17:27	41°
Civil sunset	17:55	45°
Twilight start	18:26	51°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	56°
Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) transit	21:55	80°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	71°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	33°
Twilight end	03:45	28°
Civil sunrise	04:17	23°
Sunrise	04:44	19°
Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) set	07:37

Track Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) Position Throughout the Night

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Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date