When Is M49 Visible During the Year?

See how M49 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.

M49 will become visible again around November 7 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See M49

Based on the amount of time M49 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are March 2027, February 2027, April 2027.

M49 Visibility Throughout the Year

M49 visibility on 2026-10-01

M49 Visible from sunset until evening

M49 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M49 transit	10:59	61°
Sunset	16:50	6°
Civil sunset	17:18	1°
M49 set	17:22
Astronomical observing session begins	18:18	-11°
Moonrise, 77.9% illuminated	19:13	-21°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:36	-11°
M49 rise	04:31
Civil sunrise	04:37	1°
Sunrise	05:04	7°
Moonset	10:55	61°

Track M49 position throughout the night

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M49 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date