When Is Saiph Visible During the Year?

See how Saiph 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.

Saiph 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 Saiph

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

Saiph Visibility Throughout the Year

Saiph visibility on 2026-10-03

Saiph Visible from before midnight until sunrise

Saiph rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Astronomical observing session begins	18:15	-50°
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated	21:14	-16°
Saiph rise	22:37
Astronomical observing session ends	03:38	43°
Saiph transit	04:06	43°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:08	43°
Civil sunrise	04:39	42°
Sunrise	05:06	41°
Saiph set	09:35
Moonset	12:53	-39°

Track Saiph position throughout the night

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

Saiph Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date