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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 90001108 168P/Hergenrother Observation Details

168P/Hergenrother

168P/Hergenrother Daily Motion


90001108 168P/Hergenrother will become visible in September, 20. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from September, 20, 90001108 168P/Hergenrother can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

168P/Hergenrother Visibility Timetable on September 03

168P/Hergenrother Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
168P/Hergenrother rise12:11
Moon Rise, 75.5% illuminated14:4412°
168P/Hergenrother transit15:3213°
Sunset17:338°
Civil sunset18:016°
168P/Hergenrother set18:53
Astrosession begin19:05-1°
Moon Set23:57-49°
Astrosession end03:09-85°

Track 168P/Hergenrother Position Throughout the Night

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168P/Hergenrother Description

168P/Hergenrother, designated as 90001108 168P/Hergenrother, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001108 168P/Hergenrother is 2.913 AU (435,733,718 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Lupus.

Current position of 168P/Hergenrother in Solar System

Earth 168P/Hergenrother
DateWed, 3 September 2025
Distance from Earth to 168P/Hergenrother2.9127 AU (435,733,718km)
Elongation77°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude29.3
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of 168P/Hergenrother, Earth, and the Sun throughout the year. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year, observing how the positions of 168P/Hergenrother and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for 168P/Hergenrother

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Object name90001108 168P/Hergenrother
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Limiting magnitude
90001108 168P/Hergenrother coordinates15.23821, -39.85839
Center coordinates15.23821, -39.85839

Annual motion of 168P/Hergenrother

Time
DateThu, 4 September 2025
Twighlight start19:03
Twighlight end03:08
Twighlight duration8h 5m
Rise12:08
Set18:51
Elevation at transit13°
Transit time15:29
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 15h 15m 26s", Dec: -39° 49' 50s
Magnitude29
ConstellationLupus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 168P/Hergenrother, 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 168P/Hergenrother 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 90001108 168P/Hergenrother

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension15.23821°
Declination-39.85839°
Magnitude29.3
ConstellationLupus
Elevation-25.5°
Azimuth121.9°

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.