Comet 90001012 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 Observation Details
118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 Daily Motion
118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 will rise at 21:20, during twilight, and will ascend to 69° by the time twilight ends at 03:25.90001012 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 will be visible until May, 2, 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.
118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 Visibility Timetable on September 24
118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 3.2% illuminated | 06:45 | 63° |
| Moon Set | 17:48 | -25° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:33 | -22° |
| 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 rise | 21:20 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:25 | 69° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:27 | 78° |
| 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 transit | 04:47 | 79° |
| Sunrise | 04:54 | 79° |
Track 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 Position Throughout the Night
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118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 Description
118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4, designated as 90001012 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001012 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 is 4.851 AU (725,714,231 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.Current position of 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 24 September 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 | 4.8364 AU (723,515,142km) |
| Elongation | 92° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 19.5 |
Finder Chart for 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4
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| Object name | 90001012 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 |
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| 90001012 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 coordinates | 5.90609, 26.19492 |
| Center coordinates | 5.90609, 26.19492 |
Annual motion of 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4
| Date | Wed, 24 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:28 |
| Twighlight end | 03:20 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 52m |
| Rise | 21:20 |
| Set | 12:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 79° |
| Transit time | 04:47 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 54m 39s", Dec: 26° 12' 57s |
| Magnitude | 20 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4, 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 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 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.
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 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 90001012 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.90609° |
| Declination | 26.19492° |
| Magnitude | 19.5 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -5.5° |
| Azimuth | 50.8° |
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.