Where is NGC1662 right now?
NGC1662 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 60° toward the south-west, with an apparent magnitude of 6.40.
Twilight begins at 03:58 local time. At that moment, NGC1662 will be 60° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Twilight begins at 03:58 local time. At that moment, NGC1662 will be 60° above the horizon toward the south-west.
Track NGC1662 position throughout the night
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Where and When to Look for NGC1662 Tonight
The best observable position of NGC1662 is near 03:00: 64° above the horizon toward the south. Status: Best view.
How NGC1662 Moves Across the Sky
During this observing period, NGC1662 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 64° toward the south, and finishes toward the north-west.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1662
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Direction | south-west (211°) |
| Magnitude | 6.4 |
NGC1662 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1662
| Time | 03:58 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 60° |
| Azimuth | 211° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC1662 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool lets you track its movement throughout the night with accurate, up-to-date information.
NGC1662 Position by Hour
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| Time | Elevation | Azimuth | Direction | Visibility | RA | Dec |
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| Oct 5, 12:00 | -26° | 310° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 5, 13:00 | -34° | 324° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 5, 14:00 | -40° | 341° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 5, 15:00 | -42° | 1° | north | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 5, 16:00 | -40° | 20° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 5, 17:00 | -34° | 37° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 5, 18:00 | -25° | 51° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 5, 19:00 | -15° | 63° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 5, 20:00 | -4° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 5, 21:00 | 7° | 82° | east | Very low | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 5, 22:00 | 19° | 91° | east | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 5, 23:00 | 31° | 100° | east | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 00:00 | 43° | 112° | south-east | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 01:00 | 53° | 128° | south-east | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 02:00 | 61° | 151° | south-east | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 03:00 | 64° | 182° | south | Best view | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 03:41 — Astronomical night ends | 62° | 204° | south-west | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 04:00 | 60° | 213° | south-west | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 04:11 — Twilight end | 59° | 218° | south-west | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 04:41 — Civil sunrise | 54° | 229° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 05:00 | 52° | 235° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 05:09 — Sunrise | 50° | 237° | south-west | Twilight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 06:00 | 41° | 250° | south-west | Daylight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 07:00 | 29° | 261° | west | Daylight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 08:00 | 17° | 271° | west | Daylight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 09:00 | 6° | 280° | west | Daylight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 10:00 | -6° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 11:00 | -17° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Oct 6, 12:00 | -27° | 311° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |