When Is M98 Visible During the Year?

See how M98 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.

M98 will become visible again around October 30 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See M98

Based on the amount of time M98 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are March 2027, February 2027, April 2027.

M98 Visibility Throughout the Year

M98 visibility on 2026-09-07

M98 Visible from sunset until late evening

M98 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
M98 transit	12:17	68°
Moonset	14:56	48°
Sunset	17:27	19°
Civil sunset	17:55	13°
Twilight start	18:26	7°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	1°
M98 set	19:03
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-36°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-23°
M98 rise	05:28

Track M98 Position Throughout the Night

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M98 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date