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🌎  Observing from: Greenwich, United Kingdom [change]
🌅 Sunrise: 5:52  ☀️ Transit: 12:04  🌅 Sunset: 18:18

Where is Comet ZTF (C/2020 V2)?

Comet ZTF (C/2020 V2) is currently in the constellation of Triangulum. The current Right Ascension is 02h 05m 18s and the Declination is +33° 49’ 04”.

02h 05m 18s
+33° 49’ 04”
Triangulum
  • C/2020 V2 (ZTF) is above the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom [change].
  • Right now it is placed in the South-West direction at an altitude of 69° above the horizon.
  • Given its current magnitude, C/2020 V2 (ZTF) is visible with the help of a telescope havng an aperture of 8 inches (200mm) or more.
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Below you can see a simplified sky chart showing where Comet ZTF (C/2020 V2) is right now in the sky with respect to the brightest stars and constellations. More advanced sky charts for Comet ZTF (C/2020 V2) are available on TheSkyLive: 1) the Online Planetarium which is interactive and allows to select dates and additional objects to visualize; and 2) the Live Position and Data Tracker which provides the highest precision position data and features deep sky imagery from the Digitized Sky Survey.

Map showing Comet ZTF (C/2020 V2) in Triangulum on March, 25 2023
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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 = visible to the naked eye
 = binocular, brighter than 10th magnitude
= current altitude ≥ 30°   = current altitude < 30°   = below the horizon
Location: Greenwich, United Kingdom [change]

See also the following additional resources about Comet ZTF (C/2020 V2)