When Is NGC2972 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC2972 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.

NGC2972 will remain visible until June 10, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC2972

Based on the amount of time NGC2972 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are February 2027, January 2027, March 2027.

NGC2972 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC2972 visibility on 2026-10-26

NGC2972 Visible from early morning until sunrise

NGC2972 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC2972 transit	08:27	38°
NGC2972 set	14:19
Moonrise, 99.8% illuminated	18:54	-37°
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	-41°
NGC2972 rise	02:30
Astronomical observing session ends	05:36	27°
Twilight end (−12°)	06:00	30°
Civil sunrise	06:25	32°
Sunrise	06:47	34°
Moonset	07:26	37°

Track NGC2972 position throughout the night

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NGC2972 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date