Where is Comet P/2023 S1?

Comet P/2023 S1 is currently in the constellation of Sextans. Right now, from Greenwich, UK (change location), P/2023 S1 can be observed looking in the South-South-East at an altitude of 39.00 degrees above the horizon. View the position of comet P/2023 S1 in an interactive map of the sky. Given its current brightness (magnitude 18.02), P/2023 S1 is visible only through long exposure photography.

The current apparent celestial coordinates of comet P/2023 S1, 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 P/2023 S1 in the constellation of Sextans on July, 17 2025
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive

• Comet P/2023 S1: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
• Where is comet P/2023 S1?: Key information on where to find comet P/2023 S1 in the sky.
• Distance of comet P/2023 S1 from Earth: Find out how far comet P/2023 S1 is from Earth right now.
• How Bright is comet P/2023 S1?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
• Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of comet P/2023 S1 from your location.
• Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of comet P/2023 S1's position in the sky.
• Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of comet P/2023 S1's position using deep space imagery.
• Ephemeris: 15 days comet P/2023 S1's computed ephemeris.