Where is Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) right now?
Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) is located in the constellation Cygnus. Although Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) is currently 13° above the horizon, it is not visible because it is daytime.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) will be 51° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:26 local time. At that moment, Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) will be 51° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Track Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) Position Throughout the Night
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Where and When to Look for Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) Tonight
The best observable position of Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) is near 22:00: 80° above the horizon toward the north. Status: Best view.
How Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) moves from the north-east, reaches its highest sampled position at 80° toward the north, and finishes toward the north-east.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of Cocoon Nebula (IC5146)
| Constellation | Cygnus |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Direction | north-east (58°) |
| Magnitude | 7.2 |
Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Cocoon Nebula (IC5146)
| Time | 18:26 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 51° |
| Azimuth | 58° |
Here you can see the current position of Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
Cocoon Nebula (IC5146) Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Sep 6, 12:00 | -1° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 13:00 | 4° | 29° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 14:00 | 10° | 37° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 15:00 | 18° | 44° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 16:00 | 27° | 50° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 17:00 | 36° | 54° | north-east | Daylight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 18:00 | 46° | 57° | north-east | Twilight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 19:00 | 56° | 59° | north-east | Visible | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 20:00 | 67° | 56° | north-east | Visible | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 21:00 | 76° | 42° | north-east | Visible | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 22:00 | 80° | 356° | north | Best view | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 6, 23:00 | 75° | 315° | north-west | Visible | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 00:00 | 65° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 01:00 | 55° | 301° | north-west | Visible | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 02:00 | 45° | 303° | north-west | Visible | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:00 | 35° | 306° | north-west | Visible | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:13 — Astronomical night ends | 33° | 307° | north-west | Visible | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 03:45 — Twilight end | 28° | 310° | north-west | Visible | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:00 | 26° | 311° | north-west | Twilight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:16 — Civil sunrise | 23° | 313° | north-west | Twilight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 04:44 — Sunrise | 19° | 315° | north-west | Twilight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 05:00 | 17° | 317° | north-west | Daylight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 06:00 | 9° | 324° | north-west | Daylight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 07:00 | 3° | 332° | north-west | Daylight | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 08:00 | -2° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 09:00 | -5° | 351° | north | Below horizon | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 10:00 | -5° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 11:00 | -4° | 11° | north | Below horizon | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |
| Sep 7, 12:00 | -1° | 21° | north-east | Below horizon | 21h 53m | +47° 16′ |