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Ephemeris Calculator

Compute Comet 73P/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 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann

Where is Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?

Above the horizon.  Rise: 8:13 | Tran: 16:44 | Set: 1:18
Alt: 30.35°   Az: 84.95°   Direction: East

Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is currently in the constellation of Taurus. The current Right Ascension is 05h 12m 28s and the Declination is +26° 16’ 39”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, UK), Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann can be observed looking in the East direction at an altitude of 30.35 degrees above the horizon (view Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 30.11), 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is visible only through long exposure photography.

Apparent coordinates:

05h 12m 28s
+26° 16’ 39”
19h 06m 09s
00h 18m 37s
Map showing Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in Taurus on April, 13 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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