When Is NGC6166 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6166 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.

NGC6166 will become visible again around January 16 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See NGC6166

Based on the amount of time NGC6166 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are May 2027, June 2027, April 2027.

NGC6166 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6166 visibility on 2026-10-29

NGC6166 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6166 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6166 transit	15:02	52°
Sunset	18:49	26°
Civil sunset	19:11	22°
Twilight start (−12°)	19:36	17°
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	13°
NGC6166 set	21:06
Moonrise, 89% illuminated	21:56	-10°
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	-36°
NGC6166 rise	08:55
Moonset	10:35	19°

Track NGC6166 position throughout the night

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NGC6166 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date