When Is NGC6938 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6938 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.

NGC6938 will remain visible until January 8, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6938

Based on the amount of time NGC6938 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are September 2027, September 2026, August 2027.

NGC6938 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6938 visibility on 2026-09-23

NGC6938 Visible from sunset until early morning

NGC6938 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6938 rise	12:22
Moonrise, 85.8% illuminated	15:09	32°
Sunset	17:03	54°
Civil sunset	17:30	59°
Twilight start (−12°)	18:01	65°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:32	70°
NGC6938 transit	19:34	75°
Moonset	01:46	11°
NGC6938 set	02:45
Astronomical observing session ends	03:28	-7°

Track NGC6938 position throughout the night

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NGC6938 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date