When Is Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) Visible During the Year?

See how Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) 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.

Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) will remain visible until October 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24)

Based on the amount of time Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are June 2027, July 2027, May 2027.

Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) Visibility Throughout the Year

Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) visibility on 2026-09-04

M24 Visible from sunset until early morning

Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) rise	13:31
Sunset	17:32	32°
Civil sunset	17:59	34°
Twilight start	18:31	34°
Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) transit	18:31	34°
Astronomical observing session begins	19:03	34°
Moonrise, 53.9% illuminated	21:15	22°
Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) set	23:31
Astronomical observing session ends	03:10	-43°
Moonset	13:03	-5°

Track Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) Position Throughout the Night

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Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date