Where is Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?

Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is currently in the constellation of Gemini. Right now, from Greenwich, UK (change location), 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann can be observed looking in the West at an altitude of 32.26 degrees above the horizon. View the position of comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in an interactive map of the sky. Given its current brightness (magnitude 30.23), 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is visible only through long exposure photography.

The current apparent celestial coordinates of comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann, 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 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in the constellation of Gemini on July, 17 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive

• Comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
• Where is comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?: Key information on where to find comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann in the sky.
• Distance of comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann from Earth: Find out how far comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann is from Earth right now.
• How Bright is comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
• Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann from your location.
• Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann's position in the sky.
• Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann's position using deep space imagery.
• Ephemeris: 15 days comet 73P/Schwassmann-Wachmann's computed ephemeris.