Where is Comet 287P/Christensen?

Comet 287P/Christensen is currently in the constellation of Orion. The current Right Ascension is 05h 38m 33s and the Declination is +12° 17’ 10”.

Right now, from Castelldefels, Spain [Change Location], Comet 287P/Christensen can be observed looking in the East direction at an altitude of 7.63 degrees above the horizon (view Comet 287P/Christensen position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 23.36), 287P/Christensen is visible only through long exposure photography.

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Map showing Comet 287P/Christensen in Orion on June, 21 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive

• Comet 287P/Christensen: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
• Where is Comet 287P/Christensen?: Key information on where to find Comet 287P/Christensen in the sky.
• Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 287P/Christensen is from Earth right now.
• How Bright is Comet 287P/Christensen?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
• Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Comet 287P/Christensen from your location.
• Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 287P/Christensen's position in the sky.
• Live Position Tracker: High precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
• Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 287P/Christensen's computed ephemeris.