When Is NGC5987 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC5987 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.

NGC5987 will become visible again around January 30 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See NGC5987

Based on the amount of time NGC5987 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are May 2027, June 2027, April 2027.

NGC5987 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC5987 visibility on 2026-10-29

NGC5987 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC5987 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC5987 transit	14:14	33°
Sunset	18:49	12°
Civil sunset	19:11	9°
Twilight start (−12°)	19:36	6°
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	3°
NGC5987 set	20:21
Moonrise, 89% illuminated	21:56	-12°
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	-18°
NGC5987 rise	08:02
Moonset	10:35	19°

Track NGC5987 position throughout the night

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NGC5987 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date