When Is NGC1516 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC1516 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.

NGC1516 will remain visible until March 17, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC1516

Based on the amount of time NGC1516 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are November 2026, December 2026, October 2026.

NGC1516 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC1516 visibility on 2026-10-30

NGC1516 Visible from before midnight until sunrise

NGC1516 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Astronomical observing session begins	15:03	-17°
NGC1516 rise	16:32
Moonrise, 70.7% illuminated	17:22	9°
NGC1516 transit	22:01	41°
Astronomical observing session ends	01:28	22°
Twilight end (−12°)	02:00	16°
Civil sunrise	02:31	11°
Sunrise	03:01	6°
NGC1516 set	03:30
Moonset	09:05	-57°

Track NGC1516 position throughout the night

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NGC1516 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date