When Is NGC6821 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6821 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.

NGC6821 will remain visible until December 5, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6821

Based on the amount of time NGC6821 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are August 2027, July 2027, September 2027.

NGC6821 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6821 visibility on 2026-10-22

NGC6821 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6821 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6821 rise	11:12
Moonrise, 71.9% illuminated	14:01	31°
Sunset	16:21	45°
Civil sunset	16:49	46°
NGC6821 transit	16:50	46°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:19	45°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:49	44°
NGC6821 set	22:28
Moonset	01:36	-37°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:55	-57°

Track NGC6821 position throughout the night

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NGC6821 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date