When Is NGC6688 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6688 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.

NGC6688 will remain visible until November 16, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6688

Based on the amount of time NGC6688 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are July 2027, June 2027, August 2027.

NGC6688 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6688 visibility on 2026-10-28

NGC6688 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6688 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6688 transit	17:18	55°
Sunset	18:49	49°
Civil sunset	19:11	46°
Twilight start (−12°)	19:36	43°
Astronomical observing session begins	20:01	39°
Moonrise, 95.2% illuminated	20:52	29°
NGC6688 set	23:21
Astronomical observing session ends	05:35	-52°
Moonset	09:30	-20°
NGC6688 rise	11:11

Track NGC6688 position throughout the night

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NGC6688 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date