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Comets » Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

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 09h 39m 53s and the Declination is +10° 28’ 17”.

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:

09h 39m 53s
+10° 28’ 17”
23h 40m 01s
09h 19m 54s
Map showing Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in Leo on May, 14 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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