Current Position (Updated Every 15 Seconds)
Right Ascension (J2000)
6h 40m 19.5s
Declination (J2000)
+20° 16' 49"
Distance from Earth
9.7121 AU
Interactive Sky Map
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Visibility Forecast (Oct–Dec 2025)
- Oct 29: Perihelion – lost in Sun’s glare.
- Mid-Nov: Re-emerges in pre-dawn sky (Virgo → Libra).
- Dec 19: Closest Earth approach: 1.8 AU.
- Best Viewing: Nov 15 – Dec 31. Requires 10 in + telescope.
How to Observe 3I/ATLAS
Not visible to naked eye. Requires:
- 10 in + telescope
- Dark skies (Bortle 4+)
- GoTo mount with live RA/Dec
- Long-exposure imaging for tail