Where is Comet 209P/LINEAR?
Above the horizon.
Rise: 3:30 | Tran: 8:33 | Set: 13:37
Alt: 27.00°
Az: 167.22°
Direction: South-South-East
Comet 209P/LINEAR is currently in the constellation of
Cetus.
The current Right Ascension is
Right now, from Greenwich, UK [Change Location], Comet 209P/LINEAR can be observed looking in the South-South-East direction at an altitude of 27.00 degrees above the horizon (view Comet 209P/LINEAR position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 23.27), 209P/LINEAR is visible only through long exposure photography.
Apparent coordinates:
Map showing Comet 209P/LINEAR in Cetus on June, 20 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 209P/LINEAR: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 209P/LINEAR?: Key information on where to find Comet 209P/LINEAR in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 209P/LINEAR is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 209P/LINEAR?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Comet 209P/LINEAR from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 209P/LINEAR's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 209P/LINEAR's computed ephemeris.