When Is M47 Visible During the Year?

See how M47 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.

M47 will become visible again around September 29 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See M47

Based on the amount of time M47 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are January 2027, December 2026, February 2027.

M47 Visibility Throughout the Year

M47 visibility on 2026-09-17

M47 Visible from early morning until sunrise

M47 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M47 transit	07:01	38°
Moonrise, 24% illuminated	10:43	16°
M47 set	12:15
Astronomical observing session begins	18:41	-67°
Moonset	20:07	-63°
M47 rise	01:44
Astronomical observing session ends	03:23	18°
Twilight end (−12°)	03:54	23°
Civil sunrise	04:25	27°
Sunrise	04:52	30°

Track M47 position throughout the night

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M47 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date