When Is M54 Visible During the Year?

See how M54 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.

M54 will remain visible until December 11, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See M54

Based on the amount of time M54 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are July 2027, June 2027, August 2027.

M54 Visibility Throughout the Year

M54 visibility on 2026-09-07

M54 Visible from sunset until early morning

M54 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M54 rise	14:45
Moonset	14:56	2°
Sunset	17:27	19°
Civil sunset	17:55	21°
Twilight start	18:26	22°
M54 transit	18:57	22°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	22°
M54 set	23:10
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-2°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-44°

Track M54 Position Throughout the Night

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M54 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date