Recently Updated Comets
Our database contains information about 3,835 Comets, based on data from NASA JPL. This page highlights comets whose orbits were updated during the last three months.
Use the search tool to find any specific object in the full collection.
Use the search tool to find any specific object in the full collection.
Sky Map
Celestial bearing and elevation at 22:58
This interactive sky map shows the current positions of Comets. Adjust the view to follow them against the stars as they move along their orbits.
Comets visible tonight
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C/2026 N1 (PANSTARRS) Jupiter-family comet. It is currently in Aquarius. It orbits the Sun in about 1037905.8 years.
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C/2026 O1 (PANSTARRS) hyperbolic comet. It is currently in Aquarius.
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C/2026 L2 (PANSTARRS) Jupiter-family comet. It is currently in Aquarius. It orbits the Sun in about 194770.1 years.
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C/2026 J1 (PANSTARRS) Jupiter-family comet. It is currently in Hercules. It orbits the Sun in about 128.8 years.
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C/2026 M3 (MASTER) hyperbolic comet. It is currently in Hercules.