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Comets » Comet 199P/Shoemaker

Where is Comet 199P/Shoemaker?

Comet 199P/Shoemaker is currently in the constellation of Sagittarius. The current Right Ascension is 18h 32m 34s and the Declination is -19° 58’ 21”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom edit_location_alt), Comet 199P/Shoemaker is not visible because it is below the horizon. You can check Comet 199P/Shoemaker Rise and Set Times to know when Comet 199P/Shoemaker will rise from your location.

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18h 32m 34s
-19° 58’ 21”
Sagittarius
Map showing Comet 199P/Shoemaker in Sagittarius on May, 28 2023
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 From: Greenwich, United Kingdom edit_location_alt

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