Where is Comet 144P/Kushida?

Comet 144P/Kushida is currently in the constellation of Cancer. The current Right Ascension is 09h 14m 33s and the Declination is +11° 48’ 02”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom), Comet 144P/Kushida can be observed looking in the East direction at an altitude of 23° degrees above the horizon (view Comet 144P/Kushida position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 12.9), 144P/Kushida is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 10 inches (250mm) or more.

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Map showing Comet 144P/Kushida in Cancer on May, 18 2024
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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 = visible to the naked eye
 = binocular, brighter than 10th magnitude

radio_button_checked Current altitude ≥ 30°   radio_button_checked Current altitude < 30°   radio_button_checked Below the horizon

 From: Greenwich, United Kingdom

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