When Is M109 Visible During the Year?

See how M109 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.

M109 will remain visible until August 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See M109

Based on the amount of time M109 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

M109 Visibility Throughout the Year

M109 visibility on 2026-10-18

M109 Visible from sunset until before midnight

M109 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M109 is always above the horizon
M109 transit	09:20	74°
Moonrise, 34.6% illuminated	11:59	58°
Sunset	16:26	20°
Civil sunset	16:54	17°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:24	14°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:54	11°
M109 is always above the horizon
Moonset	21:28	1°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:51	34°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:22	38°
Civil sunrise	04:52	43°
Sunrise	05:20	47°

Track M109 position throughout the night

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M109 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date