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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 90000095 3D/Biela Observation Details

3D/Biela

3D/Biela Daily Motion

3D/Biela will reach transit at 18:21. By the time twilight starts at 23:07 it will be at an elevation of 20° degrees and will set at 00:51, before twilight ends.
90000095 3D/Biela will become visible in March, 5. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from March, 5, 90000095 3D/Biela can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

3D/Biela Visibility Timetable on June 20

3D/Biela Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
3D/Biela transit18:2159°
Sunset21:0243°
Civil sunset21:3637°
Astrosession begin23:0720°
3D/Biela set00:51
Moon Rise, 33.8% illuminated02:09-14°
Astrosession end04:00-31°
3D/Biela rise11:52
Moon Set15:5245°

Track 3D/Biela Position Throughout the Night

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Elevation (degrees)
Time02:18
Altitude29°
Azimuth103°
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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 1.458 AU (218,113,695 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Leo.

Current position of 3D/Biela in Solar System

Earth 3D/Biela
DateFri, 20 June 2025
Distance from Earth to 3D/Biela1.4592 AU (218,293,213km)
Elongation70°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude9.6
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of 3D/Biela, 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 3D/Biela and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for 3D/Biela

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Object name90000095 3D/Biela
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
90000095 3D/Biela coordinates10.70892, 9.10161
Center coordinates10.70892, 9.10161

Annual motion of 3D/Biela

Time
DateSat, 21 June 2025
Twighlight start23:06
Twighlight end03:58
Twighlight duration5h 52m
Rise11:51
Set00:49
Elevation at transit59°
Transit time18:20
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 10h 46m 05s", Dec: 08° 49' 19s
Magnitude10
ConstellationLeo
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.

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.