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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Comet 90000030 1P/Halley Observation Details

1P/Halley

1P/Halley Daily Motion

1P/Halley will rise at 23:07, during twilight, and will ascend to 51° by the time twilight ends at 03:58.
90000030 1P/Halley will be visible until May, 18, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.

1P/Halley Visibility Timetable on October 25

1P/Halley Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 9.3% illuminated08:3832°
Astrosession begin17:45-49°
Moon Set17:55-49°
1P/Halley rise23:07
Astrosession end03:5851°
Civil sunrise04:5955°
1P/Halley transit05:1455°
Sunrise05:2755°

Track 1P/Halley Position Throughout the Night

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1P/Halley Description

1P/Halley, designated as 90000030 1P/Halley, is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90000030 1P/Halley is 35.168 AU (5,261,057,917 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Hydra.

Current position of 1P/Halley in Solar System

Earth 1P/Halley
DateSat, 25 October 2025
Distance from Earth to 1P/Halley35.168 AU (5,261,057,917km)
Elongation85°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude25.6
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of 1P/Halley, Earth, and the Sun throughout the year. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year, observing how the positions of 1P/Halley and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for 1P/Halley

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Object name90000030 1P/Halley
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
90000030 1P/Halley coordinates8.38674, 2.56092
Center coordinates8.38674, 2.56092

Annual motion of 1P/Halley

Time
DateSun, 26 October 2025
Twighlight start17:44
Twighlight end03:56
Twighlight duration10h 12m
Rise23:03
Set11:17
Elevation at transit55°
Transit time05:10
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 08h 23m 12s", Dec: 02° 33' 10s
Magnitude26
ConstellationHydra
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 1P/Halley, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the 1P/Halley is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 90000030 1P/Halley

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension8.38674°
Declination2.56092°
Magnitude25.6
ConstellationHydra
Elevation-9.1°
Azimuth-79.7°

Acknowledgments

We acknowledge NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for providing essential data on asteroids and comets through their Small-Body Database (SBDB) and Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). Their continuous efforts in tracking and cataloging these celestial bodies make it possible to offer accurate and up-to-date information on their positions, orbits, and physical characteristics.