When Is Eastern Veil (NGC6992) Visible During the Year?

See how Eastern Veil (NGC6992) 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.

Eastern Veil (NGC6992) will remain visible until January 18, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.

Best Months to See Eastern Veil (NGC6992)

Based on the amount of time Eastern Veil (NGC6992) is above the horizon during dark or twilight hours, the strongest observing months in the next year are September 2027, October 2027, August 2027.

Eastern Veil (NGC6992) Visibility Throughout the Year

Eastern Veil (NGC6992) visibility on 2026-10-25

Eastern Veil (NGC6992) Visible from sunset until early morning

Eastern Veil (NGC6992) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Moonrise, 98.1% illuminated	15:17	58°
Sunset	16:17	70°
Civil sunset	16:45	76°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:15	81°
Astronomical observing session begins	17:46	84°
Eastern Veil (NGC6992) transit	17:50	84°
Eastern Veil (NGC6992) set	01:41
Astronomical observing session ends	03:58	-16°
Moonset	04:57	-20°
Eastern Veil (NGC6992) rise	09:54

Track Eastern Veil (NGC6992) position throughout the night

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Eastern Veil (NGC6992) Rise, Transit and Set Times by Date