When Is Veil Nebula (NGC6960) Visible During the Year?

See how Veil Nebula (NGC6960) 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.

Veil Nebula (NGC6960) will remain visible until January 17, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Veil Nebula (NGC6960)

Based on the amount of time Veil Nebula (NGC6960) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are September 2027, October 2027, August 2027.

Veil Nebula (NGC6960) Visibility Throughout the Year

Veil Nebula (NGC6960) visibility on 2026-10-31

Veil Nebula (NGC6960) Visible from sunset until before midnight

Veil Nebula (NGC6960) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Sunset	13:29	73°
Civil sunset	13:58	78°
Twilight start (−12°)	14:30	81°
Veil Nebula (NGC6960) transit	14:36	81°
Astronomical observing session begins	15:02	79°
Moonrise, 59.7% illuminated	18:38	41°
Veil Nebula (NGC6960) set	22:34
Astronomical observing session ends	01:29	-18°
Veil Nebula (NGC6960) rise	06:35
Moonset	09:42	32°

Track Veil Nebula (NGC6960) position throughout the night

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Veil Nebula (NGC6960) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date