Copeland's Blue Snowball (NGC7662) Observation Details
NGC7662 Daily Motion
NGC7662 will reach its transit before twilight, at 17:47. By the onset of twilight at 18:44, it will be at elevation, and it will set before sunrise, at 02:44.NGC7662 will be visible until February, 23, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
NGC7662 Visibility Timetable on November 17
NGC7662 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 12.6% illuminated | 01:31 | 9° |
| Moon Set | 12:57 | 36° |
| Sunset | 14:55 | 57° |
| Civil sunset | 15:24 | 62° |
| Astrosession begin | 16:26 | 74° |
| NGC7662 transit | 17:47 | 85° |
| NGC7662 set | 02:44 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:19 | -3° |
| NGC7662 rise | 08:47 |
Track NGC7662 Position Throughout the Night
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Where is Copeland's Blue Snowball right now?
Copeland's Blue Snowball (NGC7662) is located in the constellation Andromeda, at right ascension 23h 25m 53s" and declination 42° 32' 05s. At the current time, it is above the horizon at an altitude of 78 degrees toward the east-northeast from your location, with an apparent magnitude of 8.30.Finder Chart for NGC7662
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| Object name | NGC7662 |
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| NGC7662 coordinates | 23.43164, 42.53494 |
| Center coordinates | 23.43164, 42.53494 |
NGC7662 Passage Through Night
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Current position of NGC7662
| Time | 18:44 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| NGC7662 elevation | 78° |
| NGC7662 Azimuth | 60° |
Here you can see the current position of the NGC7662 on the map, as well as its positions for rise and set. This tool allows you to track the NGC7662's movement throughout the night, providing you with accurate and up-to-date information.
Annual motion of NGC7662
| Date | Tue, 18 November 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 16:25 |
| Twighlight end | 03:17 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 51m |
| Rise | 08:47 |
| Set | 02:40 |
| Elevation at transit | 85° |
| Transit time | 17:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 25m 53s", Dec: 42° 32' 05s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a NGC7662, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC7662 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the NGC7662 is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of NGC7662
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 23.43164° |
| Declination | 42.53494° |
| Magnitude | 8.30 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 78° |
| Azimuth | 60.1° |
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