Where is Comet 205P/Giacobini?

Comet 205P/Giacobini is currently in the constellation of Cancer. The current Right Ascension is 08h 22m 16s and the Declination is +09° 05’ 20”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom), Comet 205P/Giacobini can be observed looking in the South-West direction at an altitude of 39° degrees above the horizon (view Comet 205P/Giacobini position on a interactive sky map).

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Map showing Comet 205P/Giacobini in Cancer on May, 19 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

See also the following additional resources about Comet 205P/Giacobini