Where is Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS)?

Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) is currently in the constellation of Orion. The current Right Ascension is 05h 21m 29s and the Declination is +11° 50’ 07”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom edit_location_alt), Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) can be observed looking in the South-West direction at an altitude of 42° degrees above the horizon (view Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 16.47), C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) is visible only through long exposure photography.

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Map showing Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) in Orion on April, 26 2024
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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 = visible to the naked eye
 = binocular, brighter than 10th magnitude

radio_button_checked Current altitude ≥ 30°   radio_button_checked Current altitude < 30°   radio_button_checked Below the horizon

 From: Greenwich, United Kingdom edit_location_alt

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