When Is NGC2980 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC2980 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.

NGC2980 will remain visible until July 4, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC2980

Based on the amount of time NGC2980 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are February 2027, January 2027, March 2027.

NGC2980 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC2980 visibility on 2026-11-04

NGC2980 Visible from early morning until sunrise

NGC2980 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 27.3% illuminated	01:50	15°
Moonset	14:12	-21°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-80°
NGC2980 rise	00:46
Astronomical observing session ends	04:28	55°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:53	61°
Civil sunrise	05:18	66°
Sunrise	05:41	71°
NGC2980 transit	06:45	80°

Track NGC2980 position throughout the night

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NGC2980 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date