When Is M18 Visible During the Year?

See how M18 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.

M18 will remain visible until October 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See M18

Based on the amount of time M18 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are July 2027, June 2027, May 2027.

M18 Visibility Throughout the Year

M18 visibility on 2026-09-07

M18 Visible from sunset until early morning

M18 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M18 rise	13:18
Moonset	14:56	17°
Sunset	17:27	34°
Civil sunset	17:55	35°
M18 transit	18:22	36°
Twilight start	18:26	36°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	35°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	1°
M18 set	23:27
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-44°

Track M18 Position Throughout the Night

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M18 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date