Where is Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS)?
Above the horizon.
Rise: 4:41 | Tran: 13:09 | Set: 21:36
Alt: 14.04°
Az: 294.12°
Direction: West-North-West
Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) is currently in the constellation of
Taurus.
The current Right Ascension is
Right now, from Greenwich, UK [Change Location], Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) can be observed looking in the West-North-West direction at an altitude of 14.04 degrees above the horizon (view Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 17.85), C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) is visible only through long exposure photography.
Apparent coordinates:
Map showing Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) in Taurus on June, 17 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS)?: Key information on where to find Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS) from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet C/2017 K2 (PANSTARRS)'s computed ephemeris.