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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Comet 93P/Lovas 1 Observation Details

93P/Lovas 1

93P/Lovas 1 Daily Motion


90000917 93P/Lovas 1 will become visible in September, 26. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 26, 90000917 93P/Lovas 1 can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

93P/Lovas 1 Visibility on July 09

90000917 93P/Lovas 1 Not Visible Tonight

93P/Lovas 1 Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
93P/Lovas 1 transit10:3383°
93P/Lovas 1 set18:19
Astrosession begin20:22-16°
Moon Rise, 37% illuminated 23:11-21°
Astrosession end02:04-6°
Twighlight end02:460°
93P/Lovas 1 rise02:47
Civil sunrise03:246°
Sunrise03:5612°
Moon Set13:5148°

Track 93P/Lovas 1 Position Throughout the Night

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93P/Lovas 1 Description

93P/Lovas 1, designated as 90000917 93P/Lovas 1, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90000917 93P/Lovas 1 is 2.805 AU (419,562,188 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Auriga.

Current position of 93P/Lovas 1 in Solar System

Earth 93P/Lovas 1
DateThu, 9 July 2026
Distance from Earth to 93P/Lovas 12.8046 AU (419,562,188km)
Elongation12°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude17.3
This interactive projection shows the current positions of 93P/Lovas 1, Earth, and the Sun in the Solar System. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year and see how 93P/Lovas 1 and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for 93P/Lovas 1

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Object name90000917 93P/Lovas 1
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90000917 93P/Lovas 1 coordinates6.55274, 30.58983
Center coordinates6.55274, 30.58983

Annual motion of 93P/Lovas 1

Time
DateFri, 10 July 2026
Twighlight start20:16
Twighlight end01:59
Twighlight duration6h 42m
Rise02:43
Set18:14
Elevation at transit83°
Transit time10:29
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 36m 09s", Dec: 30° 32' 04s
Magnitude17
ConstellationAuriga
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 93P/Lovas 1, 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 93P/Lovas 1 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 90000917 93P/Lovas 1

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.55274°
Declination30.58983°
Magnitude17.3
ConstellationAuriga
Elevation0.1°
Azimuth50.3°

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.