When Is NGC0252 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC0252 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.

NGC0252 will remain visible until February 12, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC0252

Based on the amount of time NGC0252 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are October 2027, September 2027, November 2027.

NGC0252 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC0252 visibility on 2026-11-04

NGC0252 Visible from sunset until early morning

NGC0252 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated	01:50	27°
Moonset	14:12	-22°
NGC0252 rise	15:52
Sunset	17:46	25°
Civil sunset	18:08	30°
Twilight start (−12°)	18:33	35°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	40°
NGC0252 transit	21:51	62°
NGC0252 set	03:50
Astronomical observing session ends	04:28	-8°

Track NGC0252 position throughout the night

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NGC0252 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date