When Is Centaurus A (NGC5128) Visible During the Year?

See how Centaurus A (NGC5128) 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.

Centaurus A (NGC5128) will become visible again around December 10 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See Centaurus A (NGC5128)

Based on the amount of time Centaurus A (NGC5128) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are April 2027, March 2027, May 2027.

Centaurus A (NGC5128) Visibility Throughout the Year

Centaurus A (NGC5128) visibility on 2026-11-13

Centaurus A (NGC5128) Visible from early morning until sunrise

Centaurus A (NGC5128) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 7% illuminated	08:06	40°
Centaurus A (NGC5128) transit	09:59	47°
Centaurus A (NGC5128) set	15:58
Astronomical observing session begins	18:59	-31°
Moonset	20:32	-43°
Centaurus A (NGC5128) rise	03:56
Astronomical observing session ends	04:28	6°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:53	10°
Civil sunrise	05:19	15°
Sunrise	05:41	19°

Track Centaurus A (NGC5128) position throughout the night

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Centaurus A (NGC5128) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date