When Is NGC6657 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6657 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.

NGC6657 will remain visible until November 15, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6657

Based on the amount of time NGC6657 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are June 2027, July 2027, May 2027.

NGC6657 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6657 visibility on 2026-10-28

NGC6657 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6657 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6657 transit	17:10	57°
Sunset	18:49	50°
Civil sunset	19:11	47°
Twilight start (−12°)	19:36	43°
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	38°
Moonrise, 95.2% illuminated	20:52	29°
NGC6657 set	23:13
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	-54°
Moonset	09:30	-19°
NGC6657 rise	11:04

Track NGC6657 position throughout the night

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NGC6657 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date