When Is NGC6140 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6140 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.

NGC6140 will remain visible until November 19, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6140

Based on the amount of time NGC6140 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are May 2027, June 2027, April 2027.

NGC6140 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6140 visibility on 2026-10-29

NGC6140 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6140 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6140 transit	14:55	26°
Sunset	18:49	14°
Civil sunset	19:11	12°
Twilight start (−12°)	19:36	9°
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	7°
NGC6140 set	21:05
Moonrise, 89% illuminated	21:56	-5°
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	-17°
NGC6140 rise	08:40
Moonset	10:35	12°

Track NGC6140 position throughout the night

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NGC6140 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date