Where is Comet 213P/Van Ness?

Comet 213P/Van Ness is currently in the constellation of Pisces. The current Right Ascension is 01h 18m 06s and the Declination is +15° 33’ 23”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom edit_location_alt), Comet 213P/Van Ness can be observed looking in the East direction at an altitude of 28° degrees above the horizon (view Comet 213P/Van Ness position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 23.54), 213P/Van Ness is visible only through long exposure photography.

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Map showing Comet 213P/Van Ness in Pisces on April, 26 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 edit_location_alt

See also the following additional resources about Comet 213P/Van Ness