Where is Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE)?
Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE) is currently in the constellation of
Eridanus.
The current Right Ascension is
Right now, from Greenwich, UK [Change Location], Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE) can be observed looking in the South-South-West direction at an altitude of 28.94 degrees above the horizon (view Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE) position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 36.62), C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE) is visible only through long exposure photography.
Apparent coordinates:
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE)?: Key information on locating Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE)'s rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet C/2016 U1 (NEOWISE)'s computed ephemeris.