When Is Ring Nebula (M57) Visible During the Year?

See how Ring Nebula (M57) 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.

Ring Nebula (M57) will remain visible until December 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Ring Nebula (M57)

Based on the amount of time Ring Nebula (M57) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are August 2027, September 2027, May 2027.

Ring Nebula (M57) Visibility Throughout the Year

Ring Nebula (M57) visibility on 2026-10-03

Ring Nebula (M57) Visible from sunset until early morning

Ring Nebula (M57) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Sunset	16:47	83°
Ring Nebula (M57) transit	17:14	86°
Civil sunset	17:15	86°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:45	82°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:15	77°
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated	21:14	41°
Ring Nebula (M57) set	01:11
Astronomical observing session ends	03:38	-16°
Ring Nebula (M57) rise	09:12
Moonset	12:53	38°

Track Ring Nebula (M57) position throughout the night

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Ring Nebula (M57) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date