Comet 10P/Tempel 2 Observation Details
10P/Tempel 2 Daily Motion
90000214 10P/Tempel 2 will be visible until July, 29, 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.
10P/Tempel 2 Visibility on May 04
90000214 10P/Tempel 2 is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
10P/Tempel 2 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:38 | -29° |
Moon Rise, 95.1% illuminated  | 20:27 | -19° |
| 10P/Tempel 2 rise | 22:05 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:30 | 41° |
| Twighlight end | 03:06 | 43° |
| 10P/Tempel 2 transit | 03:37 | 44° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:41 | 44° |
| Sunrise | 04:10 | 43° |
| Moon Set | 05:40 | 36° |
| 10P/Tempel 2 set | 09:09 |
Track 10P/Tempel 2 Position Throughout the Night
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10P/Tempel 2 Description
10P/Tempel 2, designated as 90000214 10P/Tempel 2, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000214 10P/Tempel 2 is 1.023 AU (153,038,622 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Aquila.Current position of 10P/Tempel 2 in Solar System
| Date | Mon, 4 May 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 10P/Tempel 2 | 1.0225 AU (152,963,823km) |
| Elongation | 113° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 15.7 |
Finder Chart for 10P/Tempel 2
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| Object name | 90000214 10P/Tempel 2 |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 90000214 10P/Tempel 2 coordinates | 19.32324, -8.70203 |
| Center coordinates | 19.32324, -8.70203 |
Annual motion of 10P/Tempel 2
| Date | Tue, 5 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:38 |
| Twighlight end | 02:27 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 49m |
| Rise | 22:03 |
| Set | 09:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 44° |
| Transit time | 03:35 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 19h 21m 18s", Dec: -8° 39' 07s |
| Magnitude | 16 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 10P/Tempel 2, 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 10P/Tempel 2 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. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 10P/Tempel 2 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. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 90000214 10P/Tempel 2
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 19.32324° |
| Declination | -8.70203° |
| Magnitude | 15.7 |
| Constellation | Aquila |
| Elevation | -40.3° |
| Azimuth | -66.5° |
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.