Where is NGC1662 right now?
NGC1662 is located in the constellation Orion. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 63° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 6.40.
Where and When to Look for NGC1662 Tonight
The highest sampled position of NGC1662 is near 01:00: 78° above the horizon toward the north-east. Status: Visible.
How NGC1662 Moves Across the Sky
During this 24-hour period, NGC1662 moves from the north-west, reaches its highest sampled position at 78° toward the north-east, and finishes toward the north-west.
Track NGC1662 position throughout the night
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Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC1662
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Direction | north-east (65°) |
| Magnitude | 6.4 |
NGC1662 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC1662
| Time | 23:42 |
| Latitude | 0 |
| Longitude | 0 |
| Elevation | 63° |
| Azimuth | 65° |
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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| Nov 12, 12:00 | -67° | 299° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 12, 13:00 | -78° | 334° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 12, 14:00 | -75° | 41° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 12, 15:00 | -63° | 65° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 12, 16:00 | -49° | 73° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 12, 17:00 | -35° | 77° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 12, 18:00 | -20° | 78° | north-east | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 12, 19:00 | -5° | 79° | east | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 12, 20:00 | 10° | 79° | east | Very low | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 12, 21:00 | 24° | 78° | north-east | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 12, 22:00 | 39° | 76° | north-east | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 12, 23:00 | 54° | 71° | north-east | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 00:00 | 67° | 61° | north-east | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 01:00 | 78° | 24° | north-east | Best view | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 02:00 | 75° | 318° | north-west | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 03:00 | 63° | 294° | north-west | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 04:00 | 49° | 287° | north-west | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 04:28 — Astronomical night ends | 42° | 285° | north-west | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 04:53 — Twilight end | 36° | 283° | north-west | Visible | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 05:00 | 34° | 283° | north-west | Twilight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 05:19 — Civil sunrise | 29° | 283° | north-west | Twilight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 05:41 — Sunrise | 24° | 282° | north-west | Twilight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 06:00 | 19° | 282° | north-west | Daylight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 07:00 | 5° | 281° | west | Daylight | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 08:00 | -10° | 281° | west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 09:00 | -25° | 282° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 10:00 | -40° | 284° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 11:00 | -54° | 289° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |
| Nov 13, 12:00 | -68° | 300° | north-west | Below horizon | 04h 48m | +10° 55′ |