In Evidence
Detailed information about the discovery of Comet C/2025 J1 (Borisov) and pointers to useful resources to track and observe it. Read more...
Ephemeris Calculator
Compute Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle ephemerides
Where is Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle?
Above the horizon.
Rise: 19:18 | Tran: 0:05 | Set: 4:56
Alt: 1.92°
Az: 244.95°
Direction: West-South-West
Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle is currently in the constellation of
Libra.
The current Right Ascension is
Right now, from Greenwich, UK [Change Location], Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle can be observed looking in the West-South-West direction at an altitude of 1.92 degrees above the horizon (view Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 44.21), 55P/Tempel-Tuttle is visible only through long exposure photography.
Apparent coordinates:
Map showing Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle in Libra on May, 19 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle?: Key information on locating Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle's computed ephemeris.