Comet 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 Observation Details
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 Daily Motion
90000395 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 will be visible until June, 20, 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.
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 Visibility on April 14
90000395 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 is visible from sunset through most of the night
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 23.5% illuminated  | 02:31 | 2° |
| Moon Set | 13:49 | -12° |
| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 rise | 14:49 | |
| Sunset | 17:40 | 32° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 37° |
| Twighlight start | 18:40 | 42° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:13 | 46° |
| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 transit | 20:42 | 51° |
| 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 set | 02:36 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:02 | -5° |
Track 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 Position Throughout the Night
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29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 Description
29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1, designated as 90000395 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1, is a Chiron-type comet. At the moment, 90000395 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 is 5.479 AU (819,661,693 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Leo.Current position of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 in Solar System
| Date | Tue, 14 April 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 | 5.4818 AU (820,065,608km) |
| Elongation | 143° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 17.4 |
Finder Chart for 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1
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| Object name | 90000395 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 |
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| 90000395 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 coordinates | 11.0793, -1.74069 |
| Center coordinates | 11.0793, -1.74069 |
Annual motion of 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1
| Date | Tue, 14 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:08 |
| Twighlight end | 02:57 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 48m |
| Rise | 14:44 |
| Set | 02:32 |
| Elevation at transit | 51° |
| Transit time | 20:38 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 04m 28s", Dec: -1° 42' 27s |
| Magnitude | 17 |
| Constellation | Leo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1, 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 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 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 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1 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 90000395 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 11.0793° |
| Declination | -1.74069° |
| Magnitude | 17.4 |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | -40.6° |
| Azimuth | -52.8° |
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.