When Is NGC0281 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC0281 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.

NGC0281 will remain visible until March 20, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC0281

Based on the amount of time NGC0281 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

NGC0281 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC0281 visibility on 2026-10-03

NGC0281 Visible all night

NGC0281 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC0281 is always above the horizon
Sunset	16:47	27°
Civil sunset	17:15	31°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:45	35°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:15	39°
NGC0281 is always above the horizon
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated	21:14	62°
NGC0281 transit	23:12	71°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:38	43°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:08	39°
Civil sunrise	04:39	35°
Sunrise	05:06	31°
Moonset	12:53	6°

Track NGC0281 position throughout the night

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NGC0281 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date