Where is Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON)?

Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) is currently in the constellation of Auriga. The current Right Ascension is 07h 16m 31s and the Declination is +37° 15’ 26”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom), Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) can be observed looking in the North-East direction at an altitude of 15° degrees above the horizon (view Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) position on a interactive sky map).

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Map showing Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) in Auriga on May, 05 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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