When Is Crab Nebula (M1) Visible During the Year?

See how Crab Nebula (M1) 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.

Crab Nebula (M1) will remain visible until April 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Crab Nebula (M1)

Based on the amount of time Crab Nebula (M1) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

Crab Nebula (M1) Visibility Throughout the Year

Crab Nebula (M1) visibility on 2026-09-07

M1 Visible from early morning until sunrise

Crab Nebula (M1) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	-20°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-28°
Crab Nebula (M1) rise	22:24
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	10°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	56°
Twilight end	03:45	62°
Civil sunrise	04:17	67°
Sunrise	04:44	71°
Crab Nebula (M1) transit	05:35	75°

Track Crab Nebula (M1) Position Throughout the Night

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Crab Nebula (M1) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date