When Is M46 Visible During the Year?

See how M46 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.

M46 will remain visible until April 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See M46

Based on the amount of time M46 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are January 2027, December 2026, February 2027.

M46 Visibility Throughout the Year

M46 visibility on 2026-10-03

M46 Visible from early morning until sunrise

M46 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Astronomical observing session begins	18:15	-67°
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated	21:14	-42°
M46 rise	00:47
Astronomical observing session ends	03:38	28°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:08	32°
Civil sunrise	04:39	34°
Sunrise	05:06	36°
M46 transit	06:00	38°
Moonset	12:53	-20°

Track M46 position throughout the night

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M46 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date