When Is NGC5996 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC5996 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.

NGC5996 will become visible again around December 31 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See NGC5996

Based on the amount of time NGC5996 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are May 2027, June 2027, April 2027.

NGC5996 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC5996 visibility on 2026-10-28

NGC5996 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC5996 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC5996 transit	14:25	73°
Sunset	18:49	23°
Civil sunset	19:11	18°
Twilight start (−12°)	19:36	12°
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	6°
NGC5996 set	20:26
Moonrise, 95.2% illuminated	20:52	-6°
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	-39°
NGC5996 rise	08:20
Moonset	09:30	17°

Track NGC5996 position throughout the night

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NGC5996 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date