When Is Lynx Visible During the Year?

See how Lynx 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.

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

Best Months to See Lynx

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

Lynx Visibility Throughout the Year

Lynx visibility on 2026-09-07

Lynx Visible from early morning until sunrise

Lynx rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Lynx transit	08:02	80°
Moonset	14:56	19°
Sunset	17:27	2°
Lynx set	17:48
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-4°
Lynx rise	22:13
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	6°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	38°
Twilight end	03:45	43°
Civil sunrise	04:17	49°
Sunrise	04:44	53°

Track Lynx Position Throughout the Night

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

Lynx Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date