When Is Dumbbell Nebula (M27) Visible During the Year?

See how Dumbbell Nebula (M27) 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.

Dumbbell Nebula (M27) will remain visible until January 1, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Dumbbell Nebula (M27)

Based on the amount of time Dumbbell Nebula (M27) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are September 2027, August 2027, September 2026.

Dumbbell Nebula (M27) Visibility Throughout the Year

Dumbbell Nebula (M27) visibility on 2026-09-22

Dumbbell Nebula (M27) Visible from sunset until early morning

Dumbbell Nebula (M27) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Dumbbell Nebula (M27) rise	11:49
Moonrise, 69.9% illuminated	14:39	32°
Sunset	17:04	61°
Civil sunset	17:32	65°
Twilight start (−12°)	18:02	70°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:33	74°
Dumbbell Nebula (M27) transit	19:03	75°
Moonset	00:43	17°
Dumbbell Nebula (M27) set	02:16
Astronomical observing session ends	03:28	-12°

Track Dumbbell Nebula (M27) position throughout the night

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Dumbbell Nebula (M27) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date