Comet 90000095 3D/Biela Observation Details
3D/Biela Daily Motion
Tonight, observing 3D/Biela may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 07:14 and set before sunset at 12:17. Rising near twilight's end at 02:08, it will fade away by 03:46, peaking at just 17° above the horizon.90000095 3D/Biela will become visible in February, 22. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from February, 22, 90000095 3D/Biela can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
3D/Biela Visibility Timetable on January 23
3D/Biela Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 3D/Biela transit | 07:14 | 35° |
| Moon Rise, 15.5% illuminated | 07:28 | 35° |
| 3D/Biela set | 12:17 | |
| Astrosession begin | 16:52 | -54° |
| Moon Set | 19:40 | -69° |
| 3D/Biela rise | 02:08 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:46 | 17° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:49 | 26° |
| Sunrise | 05:18 | 29° |
Track 3D/Biela Position Throughout the Night
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3D/Biela Description
3D/Biela, designated as 90000095 3D/Biela, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000095 3D/Biela is 4.074 AU (609,476,685 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Ophiuchus.Current position of 3D/Biela in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 23 January 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 3D/Biela | 4.0741 AU (609,476,685km) |
| Elongation | 44° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 15.5 |
Finder Chart for 3D/Biela
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| Object name | 90000095 3D/Biela |
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| 90000095 3D/Biela coordinates | 17.24252, -17.64622 |
| Center coordinates | 17.24252, -17.64622 |
Annual motion of 3D/Biela
| Date | Sat, 24 January 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 16:52 |
| Twighlight end | 03:44 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 51m |
| Rise | 02:08 |
| Set | 12:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 35° |
| Transit time | 07:11 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 15m 33s", Dec: -17° 38' 30s |
| Magnitude | 16 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 3D/Biela, 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 3D/Biela 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.
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 3D/Biela 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 90000095 3D/Biela
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17.24252° |
| Declination | -17.64622° |
| Magnitude | 15.5 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -69° |
| Azimuth | 22.3° |
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.