When Is Iris Nebula (NGC7023) Visible During the Year?

See how Iris Nebula (NGC7023) 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.

Iris Nebula (NGC7023) will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 44°. Use the annual motion section to find when Iris Nebula (NGC7023) reaches its highest elevation.

Best Months to See Iris Nebula (NGC7023)

Based on the amount of time Iris Nebula (NGC7023) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

Iris Nebula (NGC7023) Visibility Throughout the Year

Iris Nebula (NGC7023) visibility on 2026-10-23

Iris Nebula (NGC7023) Visible all night

Iris Nebula (NGC7023) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Iris Nebula (NGC7023) is always above the horizon
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated	14:26	47°
Sunset	16:20	56°
Civil sunset	16:47	57°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:18	59°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:48	59°
Iris Nebula (NGC7023) is always above the horizon
Iris Nebula (NGC7023) transit	18:03	59°
Moonset	02:40	22°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:56	18°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:26	17°
Civil sunrise	04:57	16°
Sunrise	05:24	16°

Track Iris Nebula (NGC7023) position throughout the night

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Iris Nebula (NGC7023) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date