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 9, 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, October 2027, November 2026.

Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) Visibility Throughout the Year

Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) visibility on 2026-10-31

Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) Visible from sunset until morning twilight

Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Sunset	13:29	65°
Civil sunset	13:58	70°
Twilight start (−12°)	14:30	75°
Astronomical observing session begins	15:02	79°
Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) transit	15:44	83°
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated	18:38	58°
Astronomical observing session ends	01:29	2°
Twilight end (−12°)	02:01	0°
Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) set	02:02
Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) rise	05:21
Moonset	09:42	28°

Track Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) position throughout the night

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