When Is NGC6229 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6229 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.

NGC6229 will become visible again around January 27 after moving far enough from the Sun.

Best Months to See NGC6229

Based on the amount of time NGC6229 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are June 2027, May 2027, July 2027.

NGC6229 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6229 visibility on 2026-10-29

NGC6229 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6229 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6229 transit	15:21	44°
Sunset	18:49	26°
Civil sunset	19:11	22°
Twilight start (−12°)	19:36	18°
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	14°
NGC6229 set	21:26
Moonrise, 89% illuminated	21:56	-5°
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	-33°
NGC6229 rise	09:12
Moonset	10:35	14°

Track NGC6229 position throughout the night

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NGC6229 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date