When Is M26 Visible During the Year?

See how M26 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.

M26 will remain visible until November 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See M26

Based on the amount of time M26 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are July 2027, June 2027, August 2027.

M26 Visibility Throughout the Year

M26 visibility on 2026-09-08

M26 Visible from sunset until early morning

M26 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	00:35	-3°
M26 rise	13:14
Moonset	15:38	26°
Sunset	17:26	40°
Civil sunset	17:53	42°
Twilight start	18:24	43°
M26 transit	18:44	43°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:56	43°
M26 set	00:14
Astronomical observing session ends	03:14	-36°

Track M26 Position Throughout the Night

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M26 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date