Comet 90000507 43P/Wolf-Harrington Observation Details
43P/Wolf-Harrington Daily Motion
90000507 43P/Wolf-Harrington will be visible until June, 19, 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.
43P/Wolf-Harrington Visibility Timetable on December 16
43P/Wolf-Harrington Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 18% illuminated | 01:22 | 38° |
| Moon Set | 11:50 | -30° |
| Astrosession begin | 16:24 | -56° |
| 43P/Wolf-Harrington rise | 21:48 | |
| 43P/Wolf-Harrington transit | 03:31 | 47° |
| Astrosession end | 03:41 | 47° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:46 | 44° |
| Sunrise | 05:17 | 41° |
| 43P/Wolf-Harrington set | 09:13 |
Track 43P/Wolf-Harrington Position Throughout the Night
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43P/Wolf-Harrington Description
43P/Wolf-Harrington, designated as 90000507 43P/Wolf-Harrington, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000507 43P/Wolf-Harrington is 2.361 AU (353,155,693 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Leo.Current position of 43P/Wolf-Harrington in Solar System
| Date | Tue, 16 December 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to 43P/Wolf-Harrington | 2.3505 AU (351,629,795km) |
| Elongation | 95° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 16.7 |
Finder Chart for 43P/Wolf-Harrington
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| Object name | 90000507 43P/Wolf-Harrington |
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| 90000507 43P/Wolf-Harrington coordinates | 11.07081, -5.21778 |
| Center coordinates | 11.07081, -5.21778 |
Annual motion of 43P/Wolf-Harrington
| Date | Tue, 16 December 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 16:20 |
| Twighlight end | 03:35 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 15m |
| Rise | 21:48 |
| Set | 09:13 |
| Elevation at transit | 47° |
| Transit time | 03:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 11h 04m 57s", Dec: -5° 21' 37s |
| Magnitude | 17 |
| Constellation | Leo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 43P/Wolf-Harrington, 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 43P/Wolf-Harrington 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 43P/Wolf-Harrington 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 90000507 43P/Wolf-Harrington
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 11.07081° |
| Declination | -5.21778° |
| Magnitude | 16.7 |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | -13.9° |
| Azimuth | 85.9° |
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.