Comet 90000568 48P/Johnson Observation Details
48P/Johnson Daily Motion
90000568 48P/Johnson will be visible until April, 9, 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.
48P/Johnson Visibility on March 13
90000568 48P/Johnson is visible from sunset through most of the night
48P/Johnson Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 44.5% illuminated  | 02:26 | -37° |
| Moon Set | 11:47 | 34° |
| 48P/Johnson transit | 15:34 | 66° |
| Sunset | 17:11 | 58° |
| Civil sunset | 17:38 | 53° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:39 | 42° |
| 48P/Johnson set | 22:14 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:54 | -39° |
| 48P/Johnson rise | 08:51 |
Track 48P/Johnson Position Throughout the Night
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48P/Johnson Description
48P/Johnson, designated as 90000568 48P/Johnson, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000568 48P/Johnson is 3.535 AU (528,813,513 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.Current position of 48P/Johnson in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 13 March 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 48P/Johnson | 3.5349 AU (528,813,513km) |
| Elongation | 66° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 20.4 |
Finder Chart for 48P/Johnson
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| Object name | 90000568 48P/Johnson |
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| 90000568 48P/Johnson coordinates | 3.82036, 13.196 |
| Center coordinates | 3.82036, 13.196 |
Annual motion of 48P/Johnson
| Date | Sat, 14 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:35 |
| Twighlight end | 03:48 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 12m |
| Rise | 08:51 |
| Set | 22:11 |
| Elevation at transit | 66° |
| Transit time | 15:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 50m 15s", Dec: 13° 18' 06s |
| Magnitude | 20 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 48P/Johnson, 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 48P/Johnson 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 48P/Johnson 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 90000568 48P/Johnson
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.82036° |
| Declination | 13.196° |
| Magnitude | 20.4 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -37.3° |
| Azimuth | 19.7° |
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.