When Is M61 Visible During the Year?

See how M61 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.

M61 will become visible again around November 8 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See M61

Based on the amount of time M61 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are March 2027, February 2027, April 2027.

M61 Visibility Throughout the Year

M61 visibility on 2026-09-07

M61 Visible from sunset until late evening

M61 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M61 transit	12:25	57°
Moonset	14:56	42°
Sunset	17:27	14°
Civil sunset	17:55	9°
Twilight start	18:26	2°
M61 set	18:38
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-4°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-46°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-32°
M61 rise	06:09

Track M61 Position Throughout the Night

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M61 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date