When Is Chara Visible During the Year?

See how Chara 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.

Chara will remain visible until August 27, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Chara

Based on the amount of time Chara is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are February 2027, March 2027, January 2027.

Chara Visibility Throughout the Year

Chara visibility on 2026-10-25

Chara Visible from sunset until before midnight

Chara rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Chara transit	09:28	86°
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated	15:17	25°
Sunset	16:17	16°
Civil sunset	16:45	12°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:15	7°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:46	4°
Chara set	18:16
Chara rise	00:37
Astronomical observing session ends	03:58	29°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:28	34°
Moonset	04:57	39°
Civil sunrise	04:58	40°
Sunrise	05:26	45°

Track Chara position throughout the night

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

Chara Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date