Where is Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan?

Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan is currently in the constellation of Virgo. The current Right Ascension is 12h 11m 50s and the Declination is +04° 17’ 40”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom), Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan can be observed looking in the South-West direction at an altitude of 38° degrees above the horizon (view Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 15.2), 62P/Tsuchinshan is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 20 inches (500mm) or more.

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Map showing Comet 62P/Tsuchinshan in Virgo on May, 17 2024
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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 = visible to the naked eye
 = binocular, brighter than 10th magnitude

radio_button_checked Current altitude ≥ 30°   radio_button_checked Current altitude < 30°   radio_button_checked Below the horizon

 From: Greenwich, United Kingdom

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