When Is Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) Visible During the Year?

See how Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) 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.

Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) will remain visible until December 19, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Saturn Nebula (NGC7009)

Based on the amount of time Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are August 2027, September 2027, September 2026.

Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) Visibility Throughout the Year

Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) visibility on 2026-09-21

Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) Visible from sunset until early morning

Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 60.8% illuminated	14:04	-8°
Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) rise	14:47
Sunset	17:06	25°
Civil sunset	17:33	29°
Twilight start (−12°)	18:04	33°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:34	36°
Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) transit	20:11	41°
Moonset	23:40	21°
Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) set	01:35
Astronomical observing session ends	03:27	-22°

Track Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) position throughout the night

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Saturn Nebula (NGC7009) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date