When Is M28 Visible During the Year?

See how M28 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.

M28 will remain visible until December 10, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See M28

Based on the amount of time M28 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are June 2027, July 2027, May 2027.

M28 Visibility Throughout the Year

M28 visibility on 2026-09-07

M28 Visible from sunset until early morning

M28 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M28 rise	13:51
Moonset	14:56	10°
Sunset	17:27	26°
Civil sunset	17:55	27°
Twilight start	18:26	28°
M28 transit	18:27	28°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	27°
M28 set	23:03
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-3°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-47°

Track M28 Position Throughout the Night

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M28 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date