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
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:
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.