Where is Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1)?

Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) is currently in the constellation of Ophiuchus. The current Right Ascension is 16h 17m 26s and the Declination is -06° 01’ 34”.

Right now, from Greenwich, UK [Change Location], Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) can be observed looking in the South-West direction at an altitude of 18.77 degrees above the horizon (view Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 22.59), C/2021 A1 (Leonard) is visible only through long exposure photography.

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Map showing Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) in Ophiuchus on May, 19 2025
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive

• Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
• Where is Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1)?: Key information on locating Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) in the sky.
• Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) is from Earth right now.
• How Bright is Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
• Rise and Set Times: Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1)'s rise and set times from your location.
• Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1)'s position in the sky.
• Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
• Ephemeris: 15 days Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1)'s computed ephemeris.