Comet 124P/Mrkos Observation Details
124P/Mrkos Daily Motion
90001026 124P/Mrkos will be visible until June, 16, 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.
124P/Mrkos Visibility on May 04
90001026 124P/Mrkos is visible from sunset through most of the night
124P/Mrkos Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 124P/Mrkos transit | 17:14 | 83° |
| Sunset | 17:58 | 78° |
| Civil sunset | 18:27 | 73° |
| Twighlight start | 19:02 | 66° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:38 | 59° |
Moon Rise, 95.1% illuminated  | 20:27 | 49° |
| 124P/Mrkos set | 00:57 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:30 | -13° |
| Moon Set | 05:40 | -23° |
| 124P/Mrkos rise | 09:30 |
Track 124P/Mrkos Position Throughout the Night
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124P/Mrkos Description
124P/Mrkos, designated as 90001026 124P/Mrkos, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001026 124P/Mrkos is 1.591 AU (238,010,212 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Cancer.Current position of 124P/Mrkos in Solar System
| Date | Mon, 4 May 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 124P/Mrkos | 1.5913 AU (238,055,092km) |
| Elongation | 84° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 18.7 |
Finder Chart for 124P/Mrkos
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| Object name | 90001026 124P/Mrkos |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 90001026 124P/Mrkos coordinates | 8.90803, 29.97717 |
| Center coordinates | 8.90803, 29.97717 |
Annual motion of 124P/Mrkos
| Date | Tue, 5 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:38 |
| Twighlight end | 02:27 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 49m |
| Rise | 09:30 |
| Set | 00:53 |
| Elevation at transit | 82° |
| Transit time | 17:11 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 55m 58s", Dec: 29° 31' 29s |
| Magnitude | 19 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 124P/Mrkos, 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 124P/Mrkos 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 124P/Mrkos 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 90001026 124P/Mrkos
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 8.90803° |
| Declination | 29.97717° |
| Magnitude | 18.7 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | 71.1° |
| Azimuth | 106.8° |
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.