When Is NGC6659 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6659 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.

NGC6659 will remain visible until December 14, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6659

Based on the amount of time NGC6659 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are August 2027, September 2027, May 2027.

NGC6659 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6659 visibility on 2026-09-07

NGC6659 Visible from sunset until early morning

NGC6659 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6659 rise	11:20
Moonset	14:56	41°
Sunset	17:27	70°
Civil sunset	17:55	74°
Twilight start	18:26	76°
NGC6659 transit	18:36	76°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	75°
Moonrise, 21% illuminated	23:21	28°
NGC6659 set	01:53
Astronomical observing session ends	03:13	-13°

Track NGC6659 Position Throughout the Night

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NGC6659 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date