Where is Comet 126P/IRAS?

Comet 126P/IRAS is currently in the constellation of Ursa Major. The current Right Ascension is 09h 50m 22s and the Declination is +50° 50’ 44”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, UK), Comet 126P/IRAS can be observed looking in the North-West direction at an altitude of 40.92 degrees above the horizon (view Comet 126P/IRAS position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 22.87), 126P/IRAS is visible only through long exposure photography.

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Map showing Comet 126P/IRAS in Ursa Major on September, 08 2024
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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