When Is NGC2516 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC2516 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.

NGC2516 will remain visible until July 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC2516

Based on the amount of time NGC2516 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are January 2027, February 2027, December 2026.

NGC2516 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC2516 visibility on 2026-10-30

NGC2516 Visible from early morning until sunrise

NGC2516 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	-28°
Moonrise, 80.7% illuminated	23:01	-11°
NGC2516 rise	00:36
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	27°
Twilight end (−12°)	06:00	28°
Civil sunrise	06:24	28°
NGC2516 transit	06:25	28°
Sunrise	06:47	28°
Moonset	11:37	5°
NGC2516 set	12:15

Track NGC2516 position throughout the night

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NGC2516 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date