Recently Updated Comets
Our database contains information about 4,058 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
The sky above you at 00:12
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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P/2026 R2 (Leonard) Jupiter-family comet. It is currently in Norma. It orbits the Sun in about 21.8 years.
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P/2026 P1 (PANSTARRS) Jupiter-family comet. It is currently in Cetus. It orbits the Sun in about 21.8 years.
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C/2026 S2 (ATLAS) Jupiter-family comet. It is currently in Orion. It orbits the Sun in about 3201 years.
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C/2026 O1 (PANSTARRS) hyperbolic comet. It is currently in Aquarius.