When Is M71 Visible During the Year?

See how M71 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.

M71 will remain visible until December 29, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See M71

Based on the amount of time M71 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are September 2027, August 2027, September 2026.

M71 Visibility Throughout the Year

M71 visibility on 2026-09-06

M71 Visible from sunset until early morning

M71 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M71 rise	13:01
Moonset	14:58	22°
Sunset	17:29	52°
Civil sunset	17:56	57°
Twilight start	18:28	63°
Astronomical observing session begins	19:00	67°
M71 transit	20:00	71°
Moonrise, 31.2% illuminated	23:22	42°
M71 set	02:59
Astronomical observing session ends	03:12	-2°

Track M71 Position Throughout the Night

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M71 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date