When Is Auriga Visible During the Year?

See how Auriga 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.

Auriga will remain visible until May 10, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Auriga

Based on the amount of time Auriga is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

Auriga Visibility Throughout the Year

Auriga visibility on 2026-09-07

Auriga Visible from early morning until sunrise

Auriga rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	-2°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-10°
Auriga rise	21:00
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	19°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	60°
Twilight end	03:45	66°
Civil sunrise	04:17	72°
Sunrise	04:44	77°
Auriga transit	05:48	86°

Track Auriga Position Throughout the Night

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

Auriga Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date