Where is Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?

Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is currently in the constellation of Cancer. The current Right Ascension is 08h 17m 13s and the Declination is +20° 00’ 40”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom), Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann can be observed looking in the West direction at an altitude of 20° degrees above the horizon (view Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 14.0), 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 14 inches (350mm) or more.

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Map showing Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in Cancer on May, 17 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

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