Comet 78P/Gehrels 2 Observation Details
78P/Gehrels 2 Daily Motion
90000844 78P/Gehrels 2 will become visible in August, 5. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 5, 90000844 78P/Gehrels 2 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
78P/Gehrels 2 Visibility on June 19
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78P/Gehrels 2 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 12% illuminated  | 07:47 | 66° |
| 78P/Gehrels 2 transit | 08:56 | 71° |
| 78P/Gehrels 2 set | 15:55 | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:25 | -34° |
| Moon Set | 21:52 | -32° |
| Astrosession end | 01:53 | -0° |
| 78P/Gehrels 2 rise | 01:56 | |
| Twighlight end | 02:37 | 8° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:16 | 15° |
| Sunrise | 03:48 | 22° |
Track 78P/Gehrels 2 Position Throughout the Night
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78P/Gehrels 2 Description
78P/Gehrels 2, designated as 90000844 78P/Gehrels 2, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000844 78P/Gehrels 2 is 2.801 AU (419,023,636 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.Current position of 78P/Gehrels 2 in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 19 June 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 78P/Gehrels 2 | 2.801 AU (419,023,636km) |
| Elongation | 31° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 15.3 |
Finder Chart for 78P/Gehrels 2
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| Object name | 90000844 78P/Gehrels 2 |
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| 90000844 78P/Gehrels 2 coordinates | 3.61515, 18.56447 |
| Center coordinates | 3.61515, 18.56447 |
Annual motion of 78P/Gehrels 2
| Date | Sat, 20 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:20 |
| Twighlight end | 01:47 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 27m |
| Rise | 01:52 |
| Set | 15:49 |
| Elevation at transit | 71° |
| Transit time | 08:51 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 39m 20s", Dec: 18° 40' 00s |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 78P/Gehrels 2, 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 78P/Gehrels 2 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 78P/Gehrels 2 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 90000844 78P/Gehrels 2
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.61515° |
| Declination | 18.56447° |
| Magnitude | 15.3 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -16.9° |
| Azimuth | -49.5° |
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.