Where is Comet 17P/Holmes?
Comet 17P/Holmes is currently in the constellation of
Virgo.
The current Right Ascension is
Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, UK), Comet 17P/Holmes can be observed looking in the South-West direction at an altitude of 17.49 degrees above the horizon (view Comet 17P/Holmes position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 23.76), 17P/Holmes is visible only through long exposure photography.
Apparent coordinates:
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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