When Is Andromeda Visible During the Year?

See how Andromeda 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.

Andromeda will remain visible until March 9, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Andromeda

Based on the amount of time Andromeda is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are November 2026, October 2026, December 2026.

Andromeda Visibility Throughout the Year

Andromeda visibility on 2026-09-04

Andromeda Visible from sunset until sunrise

Andromeda rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Andromeda rise	16:13
Sunset	17:32	10°
Civil sunset	17:59	14°
Twilight start	18:31	19°
Astronomical observing session begins	19:03	25°
Moonrise, 53.9% illuminated	21:15	48°
Andromeda transit	00:52	87°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:10	63°
Twilight end	03:42	57°
Civil sunrise	04:14	51°
Sunrise	04:42	46°
Andromeda set	09:32
Moonset	13:03	-12°

Track Andromeda Position Throughout the Night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Andromeda changing position in the night sky.

Andromeda Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date