Comet 65P/Gunn Observation Details
65P/Gunn Daily Motion
90000689 65P/Gunn will become visible in June, 24. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from June, 24, 90000689 65P/Gunn can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
65P/Gunn Visibility on June 19
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65P/Gunn Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 12% illuminated  | 07:47 | 40° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:25 | -43° |
| Moon Set | 21:52 | -28° |
| 65P/Gunn rise | 00:11 | |
| Astrosession end | 01:53 | 20° |
| Twighlight end | 02:37 | 27° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:16 | 33° |
| Sunrise | 03:48 | 38° |
| 65P/Gunn transit | 05:53 | 47° |
Track 65P/Gunn Position Throughout the Night
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65P/Gunn Description
65P/Gunn, designated as 90000689 65P/Gunn, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000689 65P/Gunn is 3.397 AU (508,198,927 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Cetus.Current position of 65P/Gunn in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 19 June 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 65P/Gunn | 3.3971 AU (508,198,927km) |
| Elongation | 82° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 17.7 |
Finder Chart for 65P/Gunn
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| Object name | 90000689 65P/Gunn |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 90000689 65P/Gunn coordinates | 0.61555, -5.60864 |
| Center coordinates | 0.61555, -5.60864 |
Annual motion of 65P/Gunn
| Date | Sat, 20 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:20 |
| Twighlight end | 01:47 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 27m |
| Rise | 00:08 |
| Set | 11:32 |
| Elevation at transit | 47° |
| Transit time | 05:50 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 37m 39s", Dec: -5° 33' 39s |
| Magnitude | 18 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 65P/Gunn, 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 65P/Gunn 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 65P/Gunn 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 90000689 65P/Gunn
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 0.61555° |
| Declination | -5.60864° |
| Magnitude | 17.7 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | -1.2° |
| Azimuth | -96.2° |
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.