Comet 88P/Howell Observation Details
88P/Howell Daily Motion
90000897 88P/Howell will be visible until March, 31, 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.
88P/Howell Visibility on July 09
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88P/Howell Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:22 | -34° |
Moon Rise, 37% illuminated  | 23:11 | -7° |
| 88P/Howell rise | 23:47 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:04 | 27° |
| Twighlight end | 02:46 | 35° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:24 | 43° |
| Sunrise | 03:56 | 48° |
| 88P/Howell transit | 06:19 | 63° |
| Moon Set | 13:51 | -12° |
Track 88P/Howell Position Throughout the Night
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88P/Howell Description
88P/Howell, designated as 90000897 88P/Howell, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000897 88P/Howell is 1.867 AU (279,314,184 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Cetus.Current position of 88P/Howell in Solar System
| Date | Thu, 9 July 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 88P/Howell | 1.8671 AU (279,314,184km) |
| Elongation | 70° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 15.8 |
Finder Chart for 88P/Howell
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| Object name | 90000897 88P/Howell |
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| 90000897 88P/Howell coordinates | 2.35866, 10.54033 |
| Center coordinates | 2.35866, 10.54033 |
Annual motion of 88P/Howell
| Date | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | 23:44 |
| Set | 12:48 |
| Elevation at transit | 63° |
| Transit time | 06:16 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 02h 23m 10s", Dec: 10° 40' 55s |
| Magnitude | 16 |
| Constellation | Aries |
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 90000897 88P/Howell
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 2.35866° |
| Declination | 10.54033° |
| Magnitude | 15.8 |
| Constellation | Cetus |
| Elevation | 35.9° |
| Azimuth | 105.6° |
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.