When Is NGC1031 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC1031 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.

NGC1031 will remain visible until February 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC1031

Based on the amount of time NGC1031 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are November 2027, November 2026, October 2027.

NGC1031 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC1031 visibility on 2026-11-03

NGC1031 Visible from evening until sunrise

NGC1031 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated	01:05	33°
Moonset	13:29	-31°
NGC1031 rise	17:48
Civil sunset	18:08	3°
Twilight start (−12°)	18:33	6°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	10°
NGC1031 transit	23:47	35°
Astronomical observing session ends	04:28	11°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:53	8°
Civil sunrise	05:18	4°
Sunrise	05:41	1°
NGC1031 set	05:46

Track NGC1031 position throughout the night

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NGC1031 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date