When Is De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) Visible During the Year?

See how De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) 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.

De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) will remain visible until April 10, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See De Mairan’s Nebula (M43)

Based on the amount of time De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) Visibility Throughout the Year

De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) visibility on 2026-10-05

De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) Visible from before midnight until sunrise

De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	13:37	-46°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:12	-44°
De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) rise	22:03
Moonrise, 34% illuminated	22:25	4°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:40	47°
De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) transit	03:46	47°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:10	47°
Civil sunrise	04:40	46°
Sunrise	05:08	43°
De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) set	09:29

Track De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) position throughout the night

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De Mairan’s Nebula (M43) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date