When Is NGC3981 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC3981 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.

NGC3981 will become visible again around December 2 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See NGC3981

Based on the amount of time NGC3981 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are March 2027, February 2027, April 2027.

NGC3981 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC3981 visibility on 2026-10-24

NGC3981 Visible from morning twilight until sunrise

NGC3981 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC3981 transit	08:55	33°
NGC3981 set	13:50
Moonrise, 88% illuminated	14:51	-11°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:47	-46°
Moonset	03:47	-2°
NGC3981 rise	03:56
Astronomical observing session ends	03:57	0°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:27	5°
Civil sunrise	04:58	11°
Sunrise	05:25	15°

Track NGC3981 position throughout the night

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NGC3981 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date