When Is M23 Visible During the Year?

See how M23 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.

M23 will remain visible until October 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See M23

Based on the amount of time M23 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are June 2027, July 2027, May 2027.

M23 Visibility Throughout the Year

M23 visibility on 2026-09-11

M23 Visible from sunset until before midnight

M23 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 1.7% illuminated	04:14	-63°
M23 rise	12:46
Moonset	17:09	33°
Sunset	17:21	33°
M23 transit	17:44	34°
Civil sunset	17:49	34°
Twilight start (−12°)	18:20	33°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:51	31°
M23 set	22:42
Astronomical observing session ends	03:17	-53°

Track M23 position throughout the night

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M23 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date