When Is Owl Nebula (M97) Visible During the Year?
See how Owl Nebula (M97) 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.
Owl Nebula (M97) will become visible again around September 26 after moving far enough from the Sun.
Best Months to See Owl Nebula (M97)
Based on the amount of time Owl Nebula (M97) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.
Owl Nebula (M97) Visibility Throughout the Year
Owl Nebula (M97) visibility on 2026-09-07
M97 Visible all night
Owl Nebula (M97) rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | ||
| Owl Nebula (M97) transit | 11:18 | 72° |
| Moonset | 14:56 | 50° |
| Sunset | 17:27 | 29° |
| Civil sunset | 17:55 | 25° |
| Twilight start | 18:26 | 21° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:58 | 18° |
| Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | ||
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 23:21 | 2° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:13 | 15° |
| Twilight end | 03:45 | 19° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:17 | 22° |
| Sunrise | 04:44 | 26° |
Track Owl Nebula (M97) Position Throughout the Night
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Owl Nebula (M97) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date
| Date | Rise — Set | Transit | Twilight | Coordinates | |||||
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| 2026-09-07 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 11:14 | 17:23 - 04:41 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-09-14 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 10:47 | 17:12 - 04:47 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-09-21 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 10:19 | 17:02 - 04:53 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-09-28 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 09:52 | 16:51 - 04:59 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-10-05 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 09:24 | 16:40 - 05:05 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-10-12 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 08:57 | 16:30 - 05:11 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-10-19 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 08:29 | 16:21 - 05:18 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-10-26 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 08:02 | 16:12 - 05:24 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-11-02 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 07:34 | 16:04 - 05:32 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-11-09 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 07:07 | 15:57 - 05:39 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-11-16 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 06:39 | 15:51 - 05:46 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-11-23 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 06:12 | 15:47 - 05:53 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-11-30 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 05:44 | 15:45 - 06:00 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-12-07 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 05:17 | 15:44 - 06:07 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-12-14 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 04:49 | 15:45 - 06:12 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-12-21 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 04:22 | 15:47 - 06:17 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2026-12-28 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 03:54 | 15:51 - 06:19 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-01-04 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 03:27 | 15:56 - 06:21 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-01-11 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 02:59 | 16:03 - 06:20 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-01-18 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 02:32 | 16:10 - 06:19 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-01-25 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 02:04 | 16:17 - 06:15 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-02-01 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 01:36 | 16:25 - 06:10 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-02-08 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 01:09 | 16:33 - 06:04 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-02-15 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 00:41 | 16:40 - 05:56 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-02-22 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 00:14 | 16:48 - 05:48 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-03-01 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 23:46 | 16:55 - 05:38 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-03-08 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 23:19 | 17:01 - 05:28 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-03-15 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 22:51 | 17:08 - 05:18 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-03-22 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 22:24 | 17:14 - 05:08 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-03-29 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 21:56 | 17:21 - 04:57 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-04-05 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 21:29 | 17:27 - 04:47 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-04-12 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 21:01 | 17:33 - 04:37 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-04-19 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 20:34 | 17:39 - 04:27 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-04-26 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 20:06 | 17:46 - 04:18 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-05-03 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 19:39 | 17:52 - 04:10 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-05-10 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 19:11 | 17:58 - 04:03 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-05-17 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 18:44 | 18:04 - 03:57 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-05-24 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 18:16 | 18:10 - 03:52 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-05-31 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 17:49 | 18:15 - 03:48 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-06-07 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 17:21 | 18:19 - 03:46 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-06-14 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 16:54 | 18:23 - 03:45 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-06-21 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 16:26 | 18:25 - 03:46 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-06-28 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 15:58 | 18:26 - 03:48 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-07-05 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 15:31 | 18:26 - 03:51 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-07-12 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 15:03 | 18:24 - 03:56 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-07-19 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 14:32 | 18:20 - 04:00 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-07-26 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 14:04 | 18:15 - 04:06 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-08-02 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 13:37 | 18:09 - 04:11 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-08-09 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 13:09 | 18:02 - 04:17 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-08-16 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 12:42 | 17:54 - 04:23 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-08-23 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 12:14 | 17:45 - 04:29 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-08-30 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 11:47 | 17:35 - 04:35 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||
| 2027-09-06 | Owl Nebula (M97) is always above the horizon | 11:19 | 17:25 - 04:40 | RA: 11h 14m 47s", Dec: 55° 01' 08s @ Ursa Major | |||||