Where is Comet C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS)?

Comet C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) is currently in the constellation of Cygnus. The current Right Ascension is 20h 34m 06s and the Declination is +51° 42’ 14”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom), Comet C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) can be observed looking in the North direction at an altitude of 13° degrees above the horizon (view Comet C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 12.1), C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 8 inches (200mm) or more.

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Map showing Comet C/2021 S3 (PANSTARRS) in Cygnus 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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