When Is NGC6972 Visible During the Year?

See how NGC6972 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.

NGC6972 will remain visible until December 21, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See NGC6972

Based on the amount of time NGC6972 is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are August 2027, July 2027, September 2027.

NGC6972 Visibility Throughout the Year

NGC6972 visibility on 2026-11-01

NGC6972 Visible from sunset until before midnight

NGC6972 rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
NGC6972 rise	12:06
Sunset	17:45	79°
NGC6972 transit	18:05	80°
Civil sunset	18:08	80°
Twilight start (−12°)	18:33	78°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:58	74°
NGC6972 set	00:04
Moonrise, 48.5% illuminated	00:12	-2°
Astronomical observing session ends	04:29	-64°
Moonset	12:38	9°

Track NGC6972 position throughout the night

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NGC6972 Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date