When Is Rim Nebula (NGC6188) Visible During the Year?

See how Rim Nebula (NGC6188) 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.

Rim Nebula (NGC6188) will become visible again around February 3 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See Rim Nebula (NGC6188)

Based on the amount of time Rim Nebula (NGC6188) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are May 2027, June 2027, April 2027.

Rim Nebula (NGC6188) Visibility Throughout the Year

Rim Nebula (NGC6188) visibility on 2026-09-07

NGC6188 Visible from sunset until evening

Rim Nebula (NGC6188) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Rim Nebula (NGC6188) rise	14:44
Moonset	14:56	1°
Rim Nebula (NGC6188) transit	16:43	4°
Sunset	17:27	3°
Civil sunset	17:55	2°
Twilight start	18:26	1°
Rim Nebula (NGC6188) set	18:42
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	-1°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-33°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-70°

Track Rim Nebula (NGC6188) Position Throughout the Night

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Rim Nebula (NGC6188) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date