Copeland's Blue Snowball (NGC7662) Position and Visibility Tonight
Where is NGC7662 right now?
NGC7662 is located in the constellation Andromeda. It is currently above the horizon at an altitude of 50° toward the north-east, with an apparent magnitude of 8.30.
Twilight begins at 18:16 local time. At that moment, NGC7662 will be 50° above the horizon toward the north-east.
Twilight begins at 18:16 local time. At that moment, NGC7662 will be 50° above the horizon toward the north-east.
NGC7662 visibility on 2026-10-03
NGC7662 Visible all night
NGC7662 rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| NGC7662 rise | 12:49 | |
| Sunset | 16:47 | 34° |
| Civil sunset | 17:15 | 39° |
| Twilight start (−12°) | 17:45 | 44° |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:15 | 50° |
Moonrise, 56.5% illuminated  | 21:14 | 82° |
| NGC7662 transit | 21:45 | 85° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:38 | 25° |
| Twilight end (−12°) | 04:08 | 20° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:39 | 16° |
| Sunrise | 05:06 | 12° |
| NGC7662 set | 06:42 | |
| Moonset | 12:53 | 1° |
Track NGC7662 position throughout the night
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Copeland's Blue Snowball (NGC7662) Passage Through Night
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Current position of Copeland's Blue Snowball (NGC7662)
| Time | 18:16 |
| Latitude | 37.3541 |
| Longitude | -121.955 |
| Elevation | 50° |
| Azimuth | 66° |
Here you can see the current position of NGC7662 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.
When Is Copeland's Blue Snowball (NGC7662) Visible Throughout the Year?
NGC7662 will remain visible until February 23, when it moves too close to the Sun and temporarily disappears from the night sky.
| Date | Sun, 4 October 2026 |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 18:13 |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 03:36 |
| Astronomical observing duration | 9h 23m |
| Rise | 12:45 |
| Set | 06:38 |
| Elevation at transit | 85° |
| Transit time | 21:41 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 25m 53s", Dec: 42° 32' 05s |
| Magnitude | 8 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of NGC7662, including its daily appearances and transit times. The vertical axis shows the hours of the day and the horizontal axis spans the year. The reddish area marks when the object is above the horizon, while the white line marks its daily transit.
You can also see when NGC7662 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
You can also see when NGC7662 is visible throughout the year in a table with exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of NGC7662
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 23h 25m 54s |
| Declination | 42° 32′ 06″ |
| Magnitude | 8.3 |
| Constellation | Andromeda |
| Elevation | 50.1° |
| Azimuth | 65.6° |
Data Credits
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