When Is NGC1209 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC1209 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.

NGC1209 will remain visible until February 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC1209

Based on the amount of time NGC1209 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are November 2026, October 2026, December 2026.

NGC1209 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC1209 visibility on 2026-10-30

NGC1209 Visible from before midnight until morning twilight

NGC1209 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Astronomical observing session begins	15:03	-10°
NGC1209 rise	15:54
Moonrise, 70.7% illuminated	17:22	15°
NGC1209 transit	20:59	34°
Astronomical observing session ends	01:28	6°
Twilight end (−12°)	02:00	1°
NGC1209 set	02:04
Moonset	09:05	-66°

Track NGC1209 position throughout the night

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NGC1209 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date