When Is Fomalhaut Visible During the Year?

See how Fomalhaut 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.

Fomalhaut will remain visible until February 2, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Fomalhaut

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

Fomalhaut Visibility Throughout the Year

Fomalhaut visibility on 2026-09-07

Fomalhaut Visible from late evening until early morning

Fomalhaut rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	-41°
Fomalhaut rise	18:43
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	2°
Fomalhaut transit	22:59	23°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	23°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	0°
Fomalhaut set	03:16

Track Fomalhaut Position Throughout the Night

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

Fomalhaut Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date