When Is IC3278 Visible During the Year?

See how IC3278 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.

IC3278 will become visible again around October 25 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See IC3278

Based on the amount of time IC3278 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are February 2027, March 2027, January 2027.

IC3278 Visibility Throughout the Year

IC3278 visibility on 2026-09-07

IC3278 Visible from sunset until early morning

IC3278 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
IC3278 transit	12:28	80°
Moonset	14:56	57°
Sunset	17:27	27°
Civil sunset	17:55	22°
Twilight start	18:26	16°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	11°
IC3278 set	20:00
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-23°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-14°
IC3278 rise	04:52

Track IC3278 Position Throughout the Night

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IC3278 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date