When Is NGC3550 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC3550 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.

NGC3550 will become visible again around October 9 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See NGC3550

Based on the amount of time NGC3550 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are February 2027, January 2027, March 2027.

NGC3550 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC3550 visibility on 2026-09-07

NGC3550 Visible from sunset until late evening

NGC3550 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC3550 transit	11:14	81°
Moonset	14:56	43°
Sunset	17:27	14°
Civil sunset	17:55	10°
Twilight start	18:26	4°
NGC3550 set	18:52
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-1°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-24°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-3°
NGC3550 rise	03:32
Twilight end	03:45	2°
Civil sunrise	04:17	7°
Sunrise	04:44	12°

Track NGC3550 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC3550 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date