Comet 90000355 24P/Schaumasse Observation Details
24P/Schaumasse Daily Motion
90000355 24P/Schaumasse will be visible until August, 7, 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.
24P/Schaumasse Visibility on March 13
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24P/Schaumasse Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 44.5% illuminated  | 02:26 | 56° |
| Moon Set | 11:47 | -25° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:39 | -26° |
| 24P/Schaumasse rise | 20:58 | |
| 24P/Schaumasse transit | 03:13 | 58° |
| Astrosession end | 03:54 | 57° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:55 | 50° |
| Sunrise | 05:22 | 46° |
| 24P/Schaumasse set | 09:28 |
Track 24P/Schaumasse Position Throughout the Night
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24P/Schaumasse Description
24P/Schaumasse, designated as 90000355 24P/Schaumasse, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000355 24P/Schaumasse is 0.659 AU (98,543,109 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Serpens.Current position of 24P/Schaumasse in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 13 March 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 24P/Schaumasse | 0.65872 AU (98,543,109km) |
| Elongation | 121° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 13.6 |
Finder Chart for 24P/Schaumasse
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| Object name | 90000355 24P/Schaumasse |
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| 90000355 24P/Schaumasse coordinates | 15.51037, 5.26786 |
| Center coordinates | 15.51037, 5.26786 |
Annual motion of 24P/Schaumasse
| Date | Sat, 14 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:35 |
| Twighlight end | 03:48 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 12m |
| Rise | 20:54 |
| Set | 09:24 |
| Elevation at transit | 58° |
| Transit time | 03:09 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 15h 30m 35s", Dec: 05° 13' 10s |
| Magnitude | 14 |
| Constellation | Serpens |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 24P/Schaumasse, 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 24P/Schaumasse 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 24P/Schaumasse 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 90000355 24P/Schaumasse
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 15.51037° |
| Declination | 5.26786° |
| Magnitude | 13.6 |
| Constellation | Serpens |
| Elevation | 56.1° |
| Azimuth | -158.1° |
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.