When Is NGC6556 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6556 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.

NGC6556 will remain visible until December 3, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6556

Based on the amount of time NGC6556 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are June 2027, July 2027, May 2027.

NGC6556 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6556 visibility on 2026-09-07

NGC6556 Visible from sunset until early morning

NGC6556 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6556 rise	13:47
Moonset	14:56	10°
Sunset	17:27	24°
Civil sunset	17:55	25°
NGC6556 transit	18:12	25°
Twilight start	18:26	25°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	24°
NGC6556 set	22:38
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	-7°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-52°

Track NGC6556 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC6556 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date