When Is NGC6861 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6861 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.

NGC6861 will remain visible until November 24, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6861

Based on the amount of time NGC6861 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are August 2027, July 2027, September 2027.

NGC6861 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6861 visibility on 2026-10-23

NGC6861 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6861 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated	14:26	-3°
NGC6861 rise	15:06
Sunset	16:20	4°
Civil sunset	16:47	4°
NGC6861 transit	17:09	4°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:18	4°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:48	4°
NGC6861 set	19:12
Moonset	02:40	-61°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:56	-73°

Track NGC6861 position throughout the night

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NGC6861 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date