When Is Achernar Visible During the Year?

See how Achernar 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.

Achernar will remain visible until January 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Achernar

Based on the amount of time Achernar is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are October 2027, November 2027, November 2026.

Achernar Visibility Throughout the Year

Achernar visibility on 2026-11-13

Achernar Visible from sunset until early morning

Achernar rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 12.5% illuminated	08:57	-31°
Achernar rise	16:06
Sunset	17:46	13°
Civil sunset	18:09	16°
Twilight start (−12°)	18:34	19°
Astronomical observing session begins	19:00	22°
Moonset	21:22	32°
Achernar transit	22:05	33°
Achernar set	04:04
Astronomical observing session ends	04:28	-3°

Track Achernar position throughout the night

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Shift the map to change the time and observe Achernar changing position in the night sky.

Achernar Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date