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 15, 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, October 2026.

Veil Nebula (NGC6960) Visibility Throughout the Year

Veil Nebula (NGC6960) visibility on 2026-10-03

Veil Nebula (NGC6960) Visible from sunset until early morning

Veil Nebula (NGC6960) rise and set timetable

	Time	Elevation
Veil Nebula (NGC6960) rise	11:20
Sunset	16:47	61°
Civil sunset	17:15	66°
Twilight start (−12°)	17:45	72°
Astronomical observing session begins	18:15	78°
Veil Nebula (NGC6960) transit	19:06	83°
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated	21:14	63°
Veil Nebula (NGC6960) set	02:52
Astronomical observing session ends	03:38	-7°
Moonset	12:53	16°

Track Veil Nebula (NGC6960) position throughout the night

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