When Is M32 Visible During the Year?

See how M32 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.

M32 will remain visible until February 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See M32

Based on the amount of time M32 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are October 2027, September 2027, November 2027.

M32 Visibility Throughout the Year

M32 visibility on 2026-11-07

M32 Visible from sunset until early morning

M32 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 5.4% illuminated	04:02	-5°
M32 rise	15:35
Moonset	16:25	9°
Sunset	17:46	24°
Civil sunset	18:08	28°
Twilight start (−12°)	18:33	32°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	36°
M32 transit	21:34	49°
M32 set	03:33
Astronomical observing session ends	04:28	-10°

Track M32 position throughout the night

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M32 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date