![Comet 46P Wirtanen](https://www.cometwatch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/michael-jager-46P-01dec-sml-326x245.jpg)
Comet Wirtanen visible now!
Long awaited naked eye comet 46P/Wirtanen has finally reached a respectable altitude and brightness. At the time of writing the comet resides in the constellation of Eridanus at a magnitude of 4.5 (approx.) with a short tail approximately 8 arcmins in length and elongated coma.