Comet 34D/Gale Observation Details
34D/Gale Daily Motion
90000443 34D/Gale will be visible until July, 11, 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.
34D/Gale Visibility on April 14
90000443 34D/Gale is visible all night until sunrise
34D/Gale Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 23.5% illuminated  | 02:31 | 25° |
| Moon Set | 13:49 | -13° |
| 34D/Gale rise | 15:00 | |
| Sunset | 17:40 | 31° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 37° |
| Twighlight start | 18:40 | 43° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:13 | 49° |
| 34D/Gale transit | 21:46 | 68° |
| Astrosession end | 03:02 | 18° |
| Twighlight end | 03:35 | 11° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:07 | 5° |
| 34D/Gale set | 04:32 |
Track 34D/Gale Position Throughout the Night
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34D/Gale Description
34D/Gale, designated as 90000443 34D/Gale, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000443 34D/Gale is 1.141 AU (170,646,291 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Coma Berenices.Current position of 34D/Gale in Solar System
| Date | Tue, 14 April 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 34D/Gale | 1.1396 AU (170,481,733km) |
| Elongation | 148° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 17.1 |
Finder Chart for 34D/Gale
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| Object name | 90000443 34D/Gale |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 90000443 34D/Gale coordinates | 12.15218, 14.97442 |
| Center coordinates | 12.15218, 14.97442 |
Annual motion of 34D/Gale
| Date | Tue, 14 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:08 |
| Twighlight end | 02:57 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 48m |
| Rise | 14:55 |
| Set | 04:28 |
| Elevation at transit | 68° |
| Transit time | 21:41 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 07m 56s", Dec: 15° 00' 19s |
| Magnitude | 17 |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 34D/Gale, 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 34D/Gale 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 34D/Gale 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 90000443 34D/Gale
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12.15218° |
| Declination | 14.97442° |
| Magnitude | 17.1 |
| Constellation | Coma Berenices |
| Elevation | -34.6° |
| Azimuth | -22.7° |
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.