When Is Alnilam Visible During the Year?

See how Alnilam 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.

Alnilam will remain visible until April 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Alnilam

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

Alnilam Visibility Throughout the Year

Alnilam visibility on 2026-09-07

Alnilam Visible from early morning until sunrise

Alnilam rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	-38°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-49°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-4°
Alnilam rise	23:41
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	39°
Twilight end	03:45	44°
Civil sunrise	04:17	47°
Sunrise	04:44	50°
Alnilam transit	05:37	51°

Track Alnilam Position Throughout the Night

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

Alnilam Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date