When Is Menkar Visible During the Year?

See how Menkar 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.

Menkar will remain visible until March 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Menkar

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

Menkar Visibility Throughout the Year

Menkar visibility on 2026-11-02

Menkar Visible from late evening until sunrise

Menkar rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	09:16	-42°
Menkar rise	13:35
Astronomical observing session begins	14:01	5°
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated	18:52	52°
Menkar transit	19:48	54°
Astronomical observing session ends	00:30	17°
Twilight end (−12°)	01:02	11°
Civil sunrise	01:34	5°
Menkar set	02:00

Track Menkar position throughout the night

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

Menkar Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date