Comet 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Observation Details
47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Daily Motion
90000559 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson will become visible in July, 14. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 14, 90000559 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Visibility on June 19
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47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 12% illuminated  | 07:47 | 73° |
| 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson transit | 08:49 | 80° |
| 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson set | 16:20 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:25 | -25° |
| Moon Set | 21:52 | -24° |
| 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson rise | 01:16 | |
| Astrosession end | 01:53 | 6° |
| Twighlight end | 02:37 | 14° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:16 | 22° |
| Sunrise | 03:48 | 28° |
Track 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Position Throughout the Night
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47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Description
47P/Ashbrook-Jackson, designated as 90000559 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000559 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson is 3.917 AU (586,004,779 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Aries.Current position of 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 19 June 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson | 3.9172 AU (586,004,779km) |
| Elongation | 32° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 18.4 |
Finder Chart for 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson
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| Object name | 90000559 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson |
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| 90000559 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson coordinates | 3.49875, 27.13922 |
| Center coordinates | 3.49875, 27.13922 |
Annual motion of 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson
| Date | Sat, 20 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:20 |
| Twighlight end | 01:47 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 27m |
| Rise | 01:12 |
| Set | 16:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 80° |
| Transit time | 08:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 31m 27s", Dec: 27° 15' 48s |
| Magnitude | 18 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson, 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 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson 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 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson 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 90000559 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.49875° |
| Declination | 27.13922° |
| Magnitude | 18.4 |
| Constellation | Aries |
| Elevation | -10° |
| Azimuth | -44.2° |
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.