Comet 90001051 136P/Mueller 3 Observation Details
136P/Mueller 3 Daily Motion
136P/Mueller 3 will rise at 22:25, during twilight, and will ascend to 54° by the time twilight ends at 03:09.90001051 136P/Mueller 3 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.
136P/Mueller 3 Visibility Timetable on September 03
136P/Mueller 3 Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 75.5% illuminated | 14:44 | -30° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:05 | -33° |
| 136P/Mueller 3 rise | 22:25 | |
| Moon Set | 23:57 | 18° |
| Astrosession end | 03:09 | 54° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:13 | 63° |
| Sunrise | 04:41 | 65° |
| 136P/Mueller 3 transit | 05:03 | 65° |
Track 136P/Mueller 3 Position Throughout the Night
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136P/Mueller 3 Description
136P/Mueller 3, designated as 90001051 136P/Mueller 3, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001051 136P/Mueller 3 is 3.08 AU (460,776,402 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Orion.Current position of 136P/Mueller 3 in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 3 September 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to 136P/Mueller 3 | 3.0801 AU (460,776,402km) |
| Elongation | 89° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 19.7 |
Finder Chart for 136P/Mueller 3
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| Object name | 90001051 136P/Mueller 3 |
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| 90001051 136P/Mueller 3 coordinates | 4.79318, 12.50169 |
| Center coordinates | 4.79318, 12.50169 |
Annual motion of 136P/Mueller 3
| Date | Thu, 4 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 19:03 |
| Twighlight end | 03:08 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 5m |
| Rise | 22:22 |
| Set | 11:38 |
| Elevation at transit | 65° |
| Transit time | 05:00 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 48m 18s", Dec: 12° 28' 58s |
| Magnitude | 20 |
| Constellation | Orion |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 136P/Mueller 3, 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 136P/Mueller 3 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 136P/Mueller 3 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 90001051 136P/Mueller 3
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 4.79318° |
| Declination | 12.50169° |
| Magnitude | 19.7 |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Elevation | -8° |
| Azimuth | -67.5° |
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.