Where is Comet 8P/Tuttle?

Comet 8P/Tuttle is currently in the constellation of Scutum. Right now, from Greenwich, UK (change location), 8P/Tuttle can be observed looking in the South at an altitude of 16.30 degrees above the horizon. View the position of comet 8P/Tuttle in an interactive map of the sky. Given its current brightness (magnitude 23.40), 8P/Tuttle is visible only through long exposure photography.

The current apparent celestial coordinates of comet 8P/Tuttle, useful for pointing an equatorial telescope, the hour angle, and the sidereal time are provided in the table below:

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Star map showing the position of comet 8P/Tuttle in the constellation of Scutum on June, 23 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive

• Comet 8P/Tuttle: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
• Where is comet 8P/Tuttle?: Key information on where to find comet 8P/Tuttle in the sky.
• Distance of comet 8P/Tuttle from Earth: Find out how far comet 8P/Tuttle is from Earth right now.
• How Bright is comet 8P/Tuttle?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
• Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of comet 8P/Tuttle from your location.
• Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of comet 8P/Tuttle's position in the sky.
• Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of comet 8P/Tuttle's position using deep space imagery.
• Ephemeris: 15 days comet 8P/Tuttle's computed ephemeris.