When Is 12161+4040 Visible During the Year?

See how 12161+4040 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.

12161+4040 will remain visible until August 19, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See 12161+4040

Based on the amount of time 12161+4040 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are February 2027, January 2027, March 2027.

12161+4040 Visibility Throughout the Year

12161+4040 visibility on 2026-10-17

12161+4040 Visible from sunset until before midnight

12161+4040 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
12161+4040 transit	09:42	87°
Moonrise, 25.9% illuminated	11:16	72°
Sunset	16:27	16°
Civil sunset	16:55	12°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:25	7°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:55	4°
12161+4040 set	18:25
Moonset	20:29	-10°
12161+4040 rise	00:56
Astronomical observing session ends	03:51	25°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:21	30°
Civil sunrise	04:51	36°
Sunrise	05:19	40°

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12161+4040 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date