When Is NGC6480 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6480 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.

NGC6480 will remain visible until November 26, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6480

Based on the amount of time NGC6480 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are June 2027, July 2027, May 2027.

NGC6480 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6480 visibility on 2026-09-07

NGC6480 Visible from sunset until early morning

NGC6480 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6480 rise	13:44
Moonset	14:56	10°
Sunset	17:27	22°
Civil sunset	17:55	22°
NGC6480 transit	17:57	22°
Twilight start	18:26	22°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	21°
NGC6480 set	22:10
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-12°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-56°

Track NGC6480 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC6480 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date