Where is Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?
Above the horizon.
Rise: 12:17 | Tran: 19:08 | Set: 2:04
Alt: 48.79°
Az: 172.53°
Direction: South
Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is currently in the constellation of
Leo.
The current Right Ascension is
Right now, from Greenwich, UK [Change Location], Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann can be observed looking in the South direction at an altitude of 48.79 degrees above the horizon (view Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 13.6), 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 14 inches (350mm) or more.
Apparent coordinates:
Map showing Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in Leo on May, 14 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?: Key information on locating Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann's computed ephemeris.