Where is Comet 96P/Machholz?
Above the horizon.
Rise: 1:09 | Tran: 2:48 | Set: 4:27
Alt: 1.00°
Az: 164.20°
Direction: South-South-East
Comet 96P/Machholz is currently in the constellation of
Sagittarius.
The current Right Ascension is
Right now, from Greenwich, UK [Change Location], Comet 96P/Machholz can be observed looking in the South-South-East direction at an altitude of 1.00 degrees above the horizon (view Comet 96P/Machholz position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 24.11), 96P/Machholz is visible only through long exposure photography.
Apparent coordinates:
Map showing Comet 96P/Machholz in Sagittarius on June, 13 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 96P/Machholz: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 96P/Machholz?: Key information on locating Comet 96P/Machholz in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 96P/Machholz is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 96P/Machholz?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 96P/Machholz's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 96P/Machholz's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 96P/Machholz's computed ephemeris.