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 March 10, 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 November 2026, October 2026, December 2026.

M32 Visibility Throughout the Year

M32 visibility on 2026-09-04

M32 Visible from sunset until sunrise

M32 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M32 rise	16:12
Sunset	17:32	10°
Civil sunset	17:59	14°
Twilight start	18:31	19°
Astronomical observing session begins	19:03	24°
Moonrise, 53.9% illuminated	21:15	48°
M32 transit	00:56	86°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:10	64°
Twilight end	03:42	58°
Civil sunrise	04:14	52°
Sunrise	04:42	47°
M32 set	09:40
Moonset	13:03	-12°

Track M32 Position Throughout the Night

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M32 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date