When Is NGC2286 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC2286 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.

NGC2286 will remain visible until May 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC2286

Based on the amount of time NGC2286 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are January 2027, December 2026, February 2027.

NGC2286 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC2286 visibility on 2026-11-01

NGC2286 Visible from before midnight until sunrise

NGC2286 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-46°
NGC2286 rise	22:02
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated	00:12	32°
NGC2286 transit	04:01	87°
Astronomical observing session ends	04:29	83°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:53	77°
Civil sunrise	05:18	70°
Sunrise	05:41	65°
NGC2286 set	10:00
Moonset	12:38	-39°

Track NGC2286 position throughout the night

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NGC2286 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date