Where is Comet 2P/Encke?

Comet 2P/Encke is currently in the constellation of Pisces. Right now, from Dzaoudzi, Mayotte (change location), 2P/Encke can be observed looking in the West-North-West at an altitude of 55.78 degrees above the horizon. View the position of comet 2P/Encke in an interactive map of the sky. Given its current brightness (magnitude 21.04), 2P/Encke is visible only through long exposure photography.

The current apparent celestial coordinates of comet 2P/Encke, useful for pointing an equatorial telescope, the hour angle, and the sidereal time are provided in the table below:

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Star map showing the position of comet 2P/Encke in the constellation of Pisces on July, 10 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive

• Comet 2P/Encke: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
• Where is comet 2P/Encke?: Key information on where to find comet 2P/Encke in the sky.
• Distance of comet 2P/Encke from Earth: Find out how far comet 2P/Encke is from Earth right now.
• How Bright is comet 2P/Encke?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
• Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of comet 2P/Encke from your location.
• Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of comet 2P/Encke's position in the sky.
• Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of comet 2P/Encke's position using deep space imagery.
• Ephemeris: 15 days comet 2P/Encke's computed ephemeris.