When Is Aquarius Visible During the Year?

See how Aquarius 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.

Aquarius will remain visible until January 7, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Aquarius

Based on the amount of time Aquarius is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are September 2027, September 2026, August 2027.

Aquarius Visibility Throughout the Year

Aquarius visibility on 2026-09-07

Aquarius Visible from sunset until morning twilight

Aquarius rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	-15°
Aquarius rise	16:14
Sunset	17:27	14°
Civil sunset	17:55	19°
Twilight start	18:26	25°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	31°
Aquarius transit	21:58	48°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	43°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	6°
Aquarius set	03:42

Track Aquarius Position Throughout the Night

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

Aquarius Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date