When Is NGC2986 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC2986 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.

NGC2986 will remain visible until July 1, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC2986

Based on the amount of time NGC2986 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are February 2027, January 2027, March 2027.

NGC2986 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC2986 visibility on 2026-10-29

NGC2986 Visible from early morning until sunrise

NGC2986 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC2986 transit	08:19	67°
NGC2986 set	14:16
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	-70°
Moonrise, 89% illuminated	21:56	-59°
NGC2986 rise	02:18
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	45°
Twilight end (−12°)	06:00	50°
Civil sunrise	06:25	55°
Sunrise	06:47	59°
Moonset	10:35	49°

Track NGC2986 position throughout the night

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NGC2986 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date