Comet 49P/Arend-Rigaux Observation Details
49P/Arend-Rigaux Daily Motion
90000579 49P/Arend-Rigaux will be visible until September, 5, 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.
49P/Arend-Rigaux Visibility on May 21
90000579 49P/Arend-Rigaux is visible all night until sunrise
49P/Arend-Rigaux Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 14.7% illuminated  | 07:38 | -32° |
| 49P/Arend-Rigaux rise | 15:27 | |
| Sunset | 18:12 | 33° |
| Civil sunset | 18:43 | 39° |
| Twighlight start | 19:20 | 45° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:00 | 52° |
| 49P/Arend-Rigaux transit | 21:57 | 63° |
| Moon Set | 22:47 | 60° |
| Astrosession end | 02:08 | 28° |
| Twighlight end | 02:48 | 20° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:24 | 12° |
| Sunrise | 03:55 | 6° |
| 49P/Arend-Rigaux set | 04:27 |
Track 49P/Arend-Rigaux Position Throughout the Night
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49P/Arend-Rigaux Description
49P/Arend-Rigaux, designated as 90000579 49P/Arend-Rigaux, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000579 49P/Arend-Rigaux is 2.809 AU (420,205,459 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Bootes.Current position of 49P/Arend-Rigaux in Solar System
| Date | Thu, 21 May 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 49P/Arend-Rigaux | 2.8194 AU (421,776,237km) |
| Elongation | 146° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 19.9 |
Finder Chart for 49P/Arend-Rigaux
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| Object name | 90000579 49P/Arend-Rigaux |
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| 90000579 49P/Arend-Rigaux coordinates | 14.76588, 10.04575 |
| Center coordinates | 14.76588, 10.04575 |
Annual motion of 49P/Arend-Rigaux
| Date | Thu, 21 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:55 |
| Twighlight end | 02:02 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 7m |
| Rise | 15:23 |
| Set | 04:23 |
| Elevation at transit | 63° |
| Transit time | 21:53 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 14h 45m 13s", Dec: 10° 01' 53s |
| Magnitude | 20 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
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. 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 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. 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 90000579 49P/Arend-Rigaux
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 14.76588° |
| Declination | 10.04575° |
| Magnitude | 19.9 |
| Constellation | Bootes |
| Elevation | -25.2° |
| Azimuth | -53° |
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.