Comet 90000578 49P/Arend-Rigaux Observation Details
49P/Arend-Rigaux Daily Motion
Tonight, observing 49P/Arend-Rigaux may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 07:59 and set before sunset at 14:07. Rising near twilight's end at 01:48, it will fade away by 03:24, peaking at just 19° above the horizon.90000578 49P/Arend-Rigaux will become visible in December, 1. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from December, 1, 90000578 49P/Arend-Rigaux can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
49P/Arend-Rigaux Visibility Timetable on November 23
49P/Arend-Rigaux Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 5.5% illuminated | 07:24 | 55° |
| 49P/Arend-Rigaux transit | 07:59 | 56° |
| 49P/Arend-Rigaux set | 14:07 | |
| Astrosession begin | 16:24 | -26° |
| Moon Set | 16:29 | -27° |
| 49P/Arend-Rigaux rise | 01:48 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:24 | 19° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:27 | 31° |
| Sunrise | 04:57 | 37° |
Track 49P/Arend-Rigaux Position Throughout the Night
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49P/Arend-Rigaux Description
49P/Arend-Rigaux, designated as 90000578 49P/Arend-Rigaux, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000578 49P/Arend-Rigaux is 3.352 AU (501,422,143 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Virgo.Current position of 49P/Arend-Rigaux in Solar System
| Date | Sun, 23 November 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to 49P/Arend-Rigaux | 3.3518 AU (501,422,143km) |
| Elongation | 37° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 19.3 |
Finder Chart for 49P/Arend-Rigaux
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| Object name | 90000578 49P/Arend-Rigaux |
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| 90000578 49P/Arend-Rigaux coordinates | 13.99074, 3.12953 |
| Center coordinates | 13.99074, 3.12953 |
Annual motion of 49P/Arend-Rigaux
| Date | Mon, 24 November 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 16:19 |
| Twighlight end | 03:18 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 59m |
| Rise | 01:44 |
| Set | 14:01 |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 07:53 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 00m 57s", Dec: 03° 02' 44s |
| Magnitude | 19 |
| Constellation | Virgo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 49P/Arend-Rigaux, 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 49P/Arend-Rigaux 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 49P/Arend-Rigaux 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 90000578 49P/Arend-Rigaux
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 13.99074° |
| Declination | 3.12953° |
| Magnitude | 19.3 |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | 10.5° |
| Azimuth | -94.1° |
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.