When Is Beehive (M44) Visible During the Year?

See how Beehive (M44) 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.

Beehive (M44) will remain visible until June 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Beehive (M44)

Based on the amount of time Beehive (M44) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are January 2027, February 2027, December 2026.

Beehive (M44) Visibility Throughout the Year

Beehive (M44) visibility on 2026-09-18

Beehive (M44) Visible from early morning until sunrise

Beehive (M44) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Beehive (M44) transit	08:01	72°
Moonrise, 32.7% illuminated	11:42	39°
Beehive (M44) set	15:03
Astronomical observing session begins	18:39	-30°
Moonset	20:52	-32°
Beehive (M44) rise	00:55
Astronomical observing session ends	03:24	29°
Twilight end (−12°)	03:55	35°
Civil sunrise	04:26	41°
Sunrise	04:53	46°

Track Beehive (M44) position throughout the night

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Beehive (M44) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date