When Is M85 Visible During the Year?

See how M85 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.

M85 will become visible again around October 31 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See M85

Based on the amount of time M85 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are March 2027, February 2027, April 2027.

M85 Visibility Throughout the Year

M85 visibility on 2026-09-07

M85 Visible from sunset until early morning

M85 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M85 transit	12:29	71°
Moonset	14:56	52°
Sunset	17:27	23°
Civil sunset	17:55	17°
Twilight start	18:26	11°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	5°
M85 set	19:26
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-32°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-22°
M85 rise	05:28

Track M85 Position Throughout the Night

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M85 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date