When Is Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) Visible During the Year?

See how Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) 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.

Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) will remain visible until February 28, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Sculptor Filament (NGC0253)

Based on the amount of time Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are October 2027, October 2026, September 2027.

Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) Visibility Throughout the Year

Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) visibility on 2026-10-23

Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) Visible from late evening until early morning

Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated	14:26	-31°
Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) rise	17:13
Twilight start (−12°)	17:18	1°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:48	6°
Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) transit	21:48	27°
Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) set	02:23
Moonset	02:40	-3°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:56	-17°

Track Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) position throughout the night

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Sculptor Filament (NGC0253) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date