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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 90001119 179P/Jedicke Observation Details

179P/Jedicke

179P/Jedicke Daily Motion

179P/Jedicke will not be observable tonight. It will reach its transit at 71° by 11:49 and set at 18:45. Throughout the night, from 19:05 to 03:09, it will be below the horizon. 179P/Jedicke will rise again after sunrise, at 04:50.
90001119 179P/Jedicke 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, 90001119 179P/Jedicke can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

179P/Jedicke Visibility Timetable on September 03

179P/Jedicke Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
179P/Jedicke transit11:4971°
Moon Rise, 75.5% illuminated14:4447°
Sunset17:3314°
Civil sunset18:018°
179P/Jedicke set18:45
Astrosession begin19:05-4°
Moon Set23:57-35°
Astrosession end03:09-17°
179P/Jedicke rise04:50

Track 179P/Jedicke Position Throughout the Night

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179P/Jedicke Description

179P/Jedicke, designated as 90001119 179P/Jedicke, is a Chiron-type comet. At the moment, 90001119 179P/Jedicke is 7.174 AU (1,073,200,165 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Leo.

Current position of 179P/Jedicke in Solar System

Earth 179P/Jedicke
DateWed, 3 September 2025
Distance from Earth to 179P/Jedicke7.1739 AU (1,073,200,165km)
Elongation14°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude23.3
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of 179P/Jedicke, 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 179P/Jedicke and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for 179P/Jedicke

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Object name90001119 179P/Jedicke
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Limiting magnitude
90001119 179P/Jedicke coordinates11.51427, 17.92656
Center coordinates11.51427, 17.92656

Annual motion of 179P/Jedicke

Time
DateThu, 4 September 2025
Twighlight start19:03
Twighlight end03:08
Twighlight duration8h 5m
Rise04:50
Set18:42
Elevation at transit71°
Transit time11:46
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 11h 31m 35s", Dec: 17° 51' 34s
Magnitude23
ConstellationLeo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 179P/Jedicke, 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 179P/Jedicke 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 90001119 179P/Jedicke

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension11.51427°
Declination17.92656°
Magnitude23.3
ConstellationLeo
Elevation-27.8°
Azimuth32.7°

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.