Comet 90000355 24P/Schaumasse Observation Details
24P/Schaumasse Daily Motion
24P/Schaumasse will rise at 21:41, during twilight, and will ascend to 62° by the time twilight ends at 03:46.90000355 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 Timetable on January 23
24P/Schaumasse Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 15.5% illuminated | 07:28 | 38° |
| Astrosession begin | 16:52 | -42° |
| Moon Set | 19:40 | -22° |
| 24P/Schaumasse rise | 21:41 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:46 | 62° |
| 24P/Schaumasse transit | 04:10 | 63° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:49 | 61° |
| Sunrise | 05:18 | 59° |
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 0.61 AU (91,274,149 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Bootes.Current position of 24P/Schaumasse in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 23 January 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 24P/Schaumasse | 0.61013 AU (91,274,149km) |
| Elongation | 95° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 12.2 |
Finder Chart for 24P/Schaumasse
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| Object name | 90000355 24P/Schaumasse |
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| 90000355 24P/Schaumasse coordinates | 14.24691, 9.92878 |
| Center coordinates | 14.24691, 9.92878 |
Annual motion of 24P/Schaumasse
| Date | Sat, 24 January 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 16:52 |
| Twighlight end | 03:44 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 51m |
| Rise | 21:40 |
| Set | 10:39 |
| Elevation at transit | 62° |
| Transit time | 04:10 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 17m 52s", Dec: 09° 45' 53s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
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.
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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 90000355 24P/Schaumasse
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.24691° |
| Declination | 9.92878° |
| Magnitude | 12.2 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | -31.7° |
| Azimuth | -43.4° |
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.