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Ephemeris Calculator

Compute Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann ephemerides for any date and time between 01 Jan 1970 and 01 Jan 1970 and display the predicted position in an interactive sky map.

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Comets » Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

Where is Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?

Above the horizon.  Rise: 14:11 | Tran: 21:04 | Set: 4:01
Alt: 33.69°   Az: 241.43°   Direction: West-South-West

Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is currently in the constellation of Leo. The current Right Ascension is 09h 37m 21s and the Declination is +10° 43’ 55”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, UK), Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann can be observed looking in the West-South-West direction at an altitude of 33.69 degrees above the horizon (view Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 15.4), 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 20 inches (500mm) or more.

Apparent coordinates:

09h 37m 21s
+10° 43’ 55”
03h 12m 12s
12h 49m 34s
Map showing Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in Leo on April, 14 2025
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