When Is M25 Visible During the Year?

See how M25 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.

M25 will remain visible until October 17, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See M25

Based on the amount of time M25 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are July 2027, June 2027, August 2027.

M25 Visibility Throughout the Year

M25 visibility on 2026-09-27

M25 Visible from sunset until before midnight

M25 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M25 rise	12:18
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated	16:51	33°
Sunset	16:57	33°
M25 transit	17:16	34°
Civil sunset	17:24	33°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:54	33°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:25	31°
M25 set	22:13
Astronomical observing session ends	03:33	-61°
Moonset	06:07	-68°

Track M25 position throughout the night

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M25 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date