Comet 46P

How do I find Comet 46P/Wirtanen in the sky?

We have generated a chart that show a series of finder points where comet Wirtanen is located with respect to the stars from November 2018 through February 2019.

Each point on the chart has indicator circles, labeled with the date marking the comet's position at O hr Universal Time. Throughout the day, the comet will progress toward the next indicator point. You'll need to adjust for your time zone and the time of day for the exact position, though the comet is bright enough that it should be visible once you get close to the general position. Lines of Right Ascension and Declination (J2000) are shown, with labels along the periphery, to help in locating the comet.