When Is NGC6487 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6487 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.

NGC6487 will remain visible until November 7, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6487

Based on the amount of time NGC6487 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are June 2027, July 2027, May 2027.

NGC6487 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6487 visibility on 2026-10-29

NGC6487 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6487 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6487 transit	16:26	62°
Sunset	18:49	46°
Civil sunset	19:11	41°
Twilight start (−12°)	19:36	37°
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	32°
Moonrise, 89% illuminated	21:56	7°
NGC6487 set	22:28
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	-54°
NGC6487 rise	10:20
Moonset	10:35	3°

Track NGC6487 position throughout the night

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NGC6487 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date