When Is NGC6870 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6870 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.

NGC6870 will remain visible until November 25, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6870

Based on the amount of time NGC6870 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are August 2027, July 2027, September 2027.

NGC6870 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6870 visibility on 2026-10-23

NGC6870 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6870 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 80.5% illuminated	14:26	-3°
NGC6870 rise	15:07
Sunset	16:20	4°
Civil sunset	16:47	4°
NGC6870 transit	17:11	4°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:18	4°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:48	4°
NGC6870 set	19:15
Moonset	02:40	-61°
Astronomical observing session ends	03:56	-73°

Track NGC6870 position throughout the night

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NGC6870 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date