When Is NGC2686 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC2686 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.

NGC2686 will remain visible until June 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC2686

Based on the amount of time NGC2686 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, February 2027.

NGC2686 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC2686 visibility on 2026-10-25

NGC2686 Visible from before midnight until sunrise

NGC2686 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC2686 transit	05:50	78°
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated	15:17	3°
NGC2686 set	15:56
Astronomical observing session begins	17:46	-4°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:58	67°
Twilight end (−12°)	04:28	72°
Moonset	04:57	75°
Civil sunrise	04:58	75°
Sunrise	05:26	78°

Track NGC2686 position throughout the night

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NGC2686 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date