When Is Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) Visible During the Year?

See how Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) 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.

Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) will be visible throughout the entire year. Its position changes by about 47°. Use the annual motion section to find when Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) reaches its highest elevation.

Best Months to See Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543)

Based on the amount of time Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are December 2026, January 2027, November 2026.

Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) Visibility Throughout the Year

Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) visibility on 2026-09-07

NGC6543 Visible all night

Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) is always above the horizon
Moonset	14:56	51°
Sunset	17:27	60°
Civil sunset	17:55	61°
Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) transit	18:01	61°
Twilight start	18:26	61°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	60°
Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) is always above the horizon
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	38°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	19°
Twilight end	03:45	17°
Civil sunrise	04:17	16°
Sunrise	04:44	15°

Track Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) Position Throughout the Night

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Cat's Eye Nebula (NGC6543) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date