When Is Sheliak Visible During the Year?

See how Sheliak 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.

Sheliak will remain visible until December 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Sheliak

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

Sheliak Visibility Throughout the Year

Sheliak visibility on 2026-10-03

Sheliak Visible from sunset until early morning

Sheliak rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Sunset	16:47	84°
Sheliak transit	17:10	86°
Civil sunset	17:15	86°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:45	82°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:15	76°
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated	21:14	41°
Sheliak set	01:10
Astronomical observing session ends	03:38	-16°
Sheliak rise	09:07
Moonset	12:53	39°

Track Sheliak position throughout the night

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

Sheliak Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date