Comet 90001049 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 Observation Details
135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 Daily Motion
135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 will rise before twilight begins, at 15:44, and will reach 33° elevation by the time twilight commences at 18:33. It will reach its transit at 54° by 21:49 and gradually fade away as the night ends at 03:25, maintaining an elevation of around 6°.90001049 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 will be visible until February, 26, 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.
135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 Visibility Timetable on September 24
135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 3.2% illuminated | 06:45 | -32° |
| 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 rise | 15:44 | |
| Sunset | 17:04 | 16° |
| Civil sunset | 17:31 | 21° |
| Moon Set | 17:48 | 24° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:33 | 33° |
| 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 transit | 21:49 | 54° |
| Astrosession end | 03:25 | 6° |
| 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 set | 03:54 |
Track 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 Position Throughout the Night
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135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 Description
135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8, designated as 90001049 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001049 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 is 1.603 AU (239,865,226 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Pisces.Current position of 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 24 September 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 | 1.6045 AU (240,029,784km) |
| Elongation | 163° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 19.2 |
Finder Chart for 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8
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| Object name | 90001049 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 |
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| 90001049 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 coordinates | 22.92992, 1.9635 |
| Center coordinates | 22.92992, 1.9635 |
Annual motion of 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8
| Date | Wed, 24 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:28 |
| Twighlight end | 03:20 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 52m |
| Rise | 15:41 |
| Set | 03:50 |
| Elevation at transit | 54° |
| Transit time | 21:45 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 22h 55m 14s", Dec: 01° 50' 51s |
| Magnitude | 19 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8, 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 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 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 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8 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 90001049 135P/Shoemaker-Levy 8
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 22.92992° |
| Declination | 1.9635° |
| Magnitude | 19.2 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Elevation | -32.5° |
| Azimuth | -57.5° |
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.