Where is Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?
Above the horizon.
Rise: 5:09 | Tran: 13:44 | Set: 22:18
Alt: 2.02°
Az: 47.23°
Direction: North-East
Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is currently in the constellation of
Taurus.
The current Right Ascension is
Right now, from Greenwich, UK [Change Location], Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann can be observed looking in the North-East direction at an altitude of 2.02 degrees above the horizon (view Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 30.28), 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is visible only through long exposure photography.
Apparent coordinates:
Map showing Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in Taurus on June, 09 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?: Key information on locating Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann's computed ephemeris.