When Is Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) Visible During the Year?

See how Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) 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.

Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 35°. Use the annual motion section to find when Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) reaches its highest elevation.

Best Months to See Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040)

Based on the amount of time Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) Visibility Throughout the Year

Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) visibility on 2026-11-06

Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) Visible all night

Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) is always above the horizon
Moonrise, 18.4% illuminated	22:13	40°
Moonset	10:25	36°
Sunset	12:23	45°
Civil sunset	12:53	47°
Twilight start (−12°)	13:25	50°
Astronomical observing session begins	13:57	52°
Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) is always above the horizon
Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) transit	16:43	57°
Astronomical observing session ends	00:34	30°
Twilight end (−12°)	01:06	29°
Civil sunrise	01:38	27°
Sunrise	02:08	26°

Track Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) position throughout the night

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Bow-Tie nebula (NGC0040) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date