When Is Sheliak Visible During the Year?

See how Sheliak 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.

Sheliak will remain visible until November 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Sheliak

Based on the amount of time Sheliak is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are July 2027, June 2027, August 2027.

Sheliak Visibility Throughout the Year

Sheliak visibility on 2026-10-28

Sheliak Visible from sunset until before midnight

Sheliak rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Sheliak transit	17:27	58°
Sunset	18:49	53°
Civil sunset	19:11	50°
Twilight start (−12°)	19:36	46°
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	42°
Moonrise, 95.2% illuminated	20:52	32°
Sheliak set	23:30
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	-55°
Moonset	09:30	-23°
Sheliak rise	11:21

Track Sheliak position throughout the night

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

Sheliak Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date