Where is Comet 141P/Machholz?

Comet 141P/Machholz is currently in the constellation of Libra. Right now, from Greenwich, UK (change location), 141P/Machholz can be observed looking in the East-South-East at an altitude of 0.14 degrees above the horizon. View the position of comet 141P/Machholz in an interactive map of the sky. Given its current brightness (magnitude 24.42), 141P/Machholz is visible only through long exposure photography.

The current apparent celestial coordinates of comet 141P/Machholz, useful for pointing an equatorial telescope, the hour angle, and the sidereal time are provided in the table below:

radio_button_checked

  Loading map...

Star map showing the position of comet 141P/Machholz in the constellation of Libra on July, 17 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
View fullscreen

Additional Resources on TheSkyLive

• Comet 141P/Machholz: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
• Where is comet 141P/Machholz?: Key information on where to find comet 141P/Machholz in the sky.
• Distance of comet 141P/Machholz from Earth: Find out how far comet 141P/Machholz is from Earth right now.
• How Bright is comet 141P/Machholz?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
• Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of comet 141P/Machholz from your location.
• Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of comet 141P/Machholz's position in the sky.
• Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of comet 141P/Machholz's position using deep space imagery.
• Ephemeris: 15 days comet 141P/Machholz's computed ephemeris.