When Is M38 Visible During the Year?

See how M38 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.

M38 will remain visible until May 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See M38

Based on the amount of time M38 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

M38 Visibility Throughout the Year

M38 visibility on 2026-09-07

M38 Visible from early morning until sunrise

M38 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	-8°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-14°
M38 rise	21:17
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	19°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	63°
Twilight end	03:45	69°
Civil sunrise	04:17	75°
Sunrise	04:44	81°
M38 transit	05:29	89°

Track M38 Position Throughout the Night

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M38 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date