When Is IC1281 Visible During the Year?

See how IC1281 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.

IC1281 will remain visible until November 9, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See IC1281

Based on the amount of time IC1281 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are June 2027, July 2027, May 2027.

IC1281 Visibility Throughout the Year

IC1281 visibility on 2026-10-29

IC1281 Visible from sunset until before midnight

IC1281 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
IC1281 transit	16:45	55°
Sunset	18:49	45°
Civil sunset	19:11	42°
Twilight start (−12°)	19:36	37°
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	33°
Moonrise, 89% illuminated	21:56	10°
IC1281 set	22:48
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	-51°
Moonset	10:35	-1°
IC1281 rise	10:38

Track IC1281 position throughout the night

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IC1281 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date