Comet 90000896 88P/Howell Observation Details
88P/Howell Daily Motion
90000896 88P/Howell will become visible in July, 1. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 1, 90000896 88P/Howell can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
88P/Howell Visibility on March 04
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88P/Howell Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 88P/Howell transit | 08:02 | 32° |
| 88P/Howell set | 12:55 | |
Moon Rise, 99.7% illuminated  | 16:38 | -43° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:30 | -53° |
| Astrosession end | 03:08 | 0° |
| 88P/Howell rise | 03:08 | |
| Civil sunrise | 04:08 | 11° |
| Sunrise | 04:35 | 15° |
| Moon Set | 05:10 | 20° |
Track 88P/Howell Position Throughout the Night
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88P/Howell Description
88P/Howell, designated as 90000896 88P/Howell, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000896 88P/Howell is 2.034 AU (304,237,190 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Capricornus.Current position of 88P/Howell in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 4 March 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 88P/Howell | 2.0337 AU (304,237,190km) |
| Elongation | 36° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 14.9 |
Finder Chart for 88P/Howell
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| Object name | 90000896 88P/Howell |
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| 90000896 88P/Howell coordinates | 20.67559, -20.48533 |
| Center coordinates | 20.67559, -20.48533 |
Annual motion of 88P/Howell
| Date | Thu, 5 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:26 |
| Twighlight end | 03:01 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 34m |
| Rise | 03:04 |
| Set | 12:51 |
| Elevation at transit | 32° |
| Transit time | 07:58 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 20h 44m 11s", Dec: -20° 17' 08s |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 88P/Howell, 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 88P/Howell 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 88P/Howell 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 90000896 88P/Howell
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 20.67559° |
| Declination | -20.48533° |
| Magnitude | 14.9 |
| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Elevation | -20.1° |
| Azimuth | -100.9° |
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.