When Is NGC6230 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6230 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.

NGC6230 will remain visible until October 29, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6230

Based on the amount of time NGC6230 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are May 2027, April 2027, June 2027.

NGC6230 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6230 visibility on 2026-09-07

NGC6230 Visible from sunset until early morning

NGC6230 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonset	14:56	48°
NGC6230 transit	16:53	57°
Sunset	17:27	56°
Civil sunset	17:55	54°
Twilight start	18:26	51°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	47°
NGC6230 set	23:06
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-3°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-42°
NGC6230 rise	10:36

Track NGC6230 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC6230 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date