When Is Cigar Galaxy (M82) Visible During the Year?
See how Cigar Galaxy (M82) 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.
Cigar Galaxy (M82) will remain visible until August 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
Best Months to See Cigar Galaxy (M82)
Based on the amount of time Cigar Galaxy (M82) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.
Cigar Galaxy (M82) Visibility Throughout the Year
Cigar Galaxy (M82) visibility on 2026-09-15
Cigar Galaxy (M82) Visible all night
Cigar Galaxy (M82) rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 9.3% illuminated  | 08:37 | 57° |
| Cigar Galaxy (M82) transit | 09:28 | 58° |
| Sunset | 17:15 | 26° |
| Civil sunset | 17:42 | 25° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 18:13 | 23° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:45 | 21° |
| Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | ||
| Moonset | 18:55 | 21° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:21 | 34° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 03:53 | 37° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:23 | 40° |
| Sunrise | 04:51 | 42° |
Track Cigar Galaxy (M82) position throughout the night
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Cigar Galaxy (M82) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date
| Date | Rise — Set | Transit | Twilight | Coordinates | |||||
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| 2026-09-14 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 09:28 | 17:12 - 04:47 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-09-21 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 09:01 | 17:02 - 04:53 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-09-28 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 08:33 | 16:51 - 04:59 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-10-05 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 08:06 | 16:40 - 05:05 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-10-12 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 07:38 | 16:30 - 05:11 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-10-19 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 07:11 | 16:21 - 05:18 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-10-26 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 06:43 | 16:12 - 05:24 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-11-02 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 06:16 | 16:04 - 05:32 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-11-09 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 05:48 | 15:57 - 05:39 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-11-16 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 05:21 | 15:51 - 05:46 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-11-23 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 04:53 | 15:47 - 05:53 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-11-30 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 04:25 | 15:45 - 06:00 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-12-07 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 03:58 | 15:44 - 06:07 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-12-14 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 03:30 | 15:45 - 06:12 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-12-21 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 03:03 | 15:47 - 06:17 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-12-28 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 02:35 | 15:51 - 06:19 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-01-04 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 02:08 | 15:56 - 06:21 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-01-11 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 01:40 | 16:03 - 06:20 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-01-18 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 01:13 | 16:10 - 06:19 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-01-25 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 00:45 | 16:17 - 06:15 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-02-01 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 00:18 | 16:25 - 06:10 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-02-08 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 23:50 | 16:33 - 06:04 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-02-15 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 23:23 | 16:40 - 05:56 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-02-22 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 22:55 | 16:48 - 05:48 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-03-01 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 22:28 | 16:55 - 05:38 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-03-08 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 22:00 | 17:01 - 05:28 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-03-15 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 21:33 | 17:08 - 05:18 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-03-22 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 21:05 | 17:14 - 05:08 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-03-29 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 20:38 | 17:21 - 04:57 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-04-05 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 20:10 | 17:27 - 04:47 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-04-12 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 19:43 | 17:33 - 04:37 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-04-19 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 19:15 | 17:39 - 04:27 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-04-26 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 18:47 | 17:46 - 04:18 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-05-03 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 18:20 | 17:52 - 04:10 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-05-10 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 17:52 | 17:58 - 04:03 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-05-17 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 17:25 | 18:04 - 03:57 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-05-24 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 16:57 | 18:10 - 03:52 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-05-31 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 16:30 | 18:15 - 03:48 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-06-07 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 16:02 | 18:19 - 03:46 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-06-14 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 15:35 | 18:23 - 03:45 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-06-21 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 15:07 | 18:25 - 03:46 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-06-28 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 14:36 | 18:26 - 03:48 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-07-05 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 14:08 | 18:26 - 03:51 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-07-12 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 13:41 | 18:24 - 03:56 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-07-19 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 13:13 | 18:20 - 04:00 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-07-26 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 12:46 | 18:15 - 04:06 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-08-02 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 12:18 | 18:09 - 04:11 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-08-09 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 11:51 | 18:02 - 04:17 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-08-16 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 11:23 | 17:54 - 04:23 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-08-23 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 10:56 | 17:45 - 04:29 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-08-30 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 10:28 | 17:35 - 04:35 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-09-06 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 10:01 | 17:25 - 04:40 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-09-13 | Cigar Galaxy (M82) is always above the horizon | 09:33 | 17:14 - 04:46 | RA: 09h 55m 52s", Dec: 69° 40' 45s @ Ursa Major | |||||