When Is Algol Visible During the Year?

See how Algol 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.

Algol will remain visible until April 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Algol

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

Algol Visibility Throughout the Year

Algol visibility on 2026-10-03

Algol Visible from evening until sunrise

Algol rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Algol rise	16:42
Sunset	16:47	1°
Civil sunset	17:15	4°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:45	8°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:15	12°
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated	21:14	42°
Algol transit	01:27	86°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:38	64°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:08	59°
Civil sunrise	04:39	53°
Sunrise	05:06	48°
Algol set	10:11
Moonset	12:53	-11°

Track Algol position throughout the night

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

Algol Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date