Comet 90000560 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Observation Details
47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Daily Motion
90000560 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson will be visible until February, 6, 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.
47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Visibility Timetable on August 13
47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:19 | -8° |
| 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson rise | 20:51 | |
| Moon Rise, 75.6% illuminated | 22:41 | 27° |
| 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson transit | 02:50 | 79° |
| Astrosession end | 05:50 | 44° |
| Civil sunrise | 06:39 | 32° |
| Sunrise | 07:02 | 26° |
| 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson set | 08:49 | |
| Moon Set | 11:07 | -34° |
Track 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Position Throughout the Night
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47P/Ashbrook-Jackson Description
47P/Ashbrook-Jackson, designated as 90000560 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000560 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson is 1.9 AU (284,265,874 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Aquarius.Current position of 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 13 August 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson | 1.9002 AU (284,265,874km) |
| Elongation | 153° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 16.9 |
Finder Chart for 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson
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| Object name | 90000560 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 90000560 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson coordinates | 23.34998, -11.48283 |
| Center coordinates | 23.34998, -11.48283 |
Annual motion of 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson
| Date | Thu, 14 August 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 20:15 |
| Twighlight end | 05:45 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 30m |
| Rise | 20:50 |
| Set | 08:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 02:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 20m 27s", Dec: -11° 28' 50s |
| Magnitude | 17 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
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.
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.
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.