When Is IC1257 Visible During the Year?

See how IC1257 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.

IC1257 will remain visible until October 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See IC1257

Based on the amount of time IC1257 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are May 2027, June 2027, July 2027.

IC1257 Visibility Throughout the Year

IC1257 visibility on 2026-09-07

IC1257 Visible from sunset until early morning

IC1257 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
IC1257 rise	11:52
Moonset	14:56	33°
Sunset	17:27	46°
IC1257 transit	17:30	46°
Civil sunset	17:55	45°
Twilight start	18:26	44°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	41°
IC1257 set	23:07
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-3°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-47°

Track IC1257 Position Throughout the Night

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IC1257 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date