Where is Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)?

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is currently in the constellation of Virgo. The current Right Ascension is 12h 37m 21s and the Declination is +01° 23’ 05”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom), Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) can be observed looking in the South-South-West direction at an altitude of 36° degrees above the horizon (view Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 10.5), C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 6 inches (150mm) or more.

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Map showing Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) 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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