When Is NGC3040 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC3040 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.

NGC3040 will become visible again around September 28 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See NGC3040

Based on the amount of time NGC3040 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are February 2027, January 2027, March 2027.

NGC3040 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC3040 visibility on 2026-09-08

NGC3040 Visible from early morning until before midnight

NGC3040 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	00:35	-22°
NGC3040 transit	09:53	72°
Moonset	15:38	14°
NGC3040 set	16:54
Astronomical observing session begins	18:56	-20°
NGC3040 rise	02:48
Astronomical observing session ends	03:14	5°
Twilight end	03:46	11°
Civil sunrise	04:17	17°
Sunrise	04:45	22°

Track NGC3040 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC3040 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date