Comet 90001119 179P/Jedicke Observation Details
179P/Jedicke Daily Motion
90001119 179P/Jedicke will be visible until July, 29, 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.
179P/Jedicke Visibility Timetable on September 24
179P/Jedicke Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 3.2% illuminated | 06:45 | 68° |
| 179P/Jedicke transit | 07:00 | 69° |
| 179P/Jedicke set | 13:49 | |
| Moon Set | 17:48 | -34° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:33 | -36° |
| 179P/Jedicke rise | 00:09 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:25 | 39° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:27 | 51° |
| Sunrise | 04:54 | 56° |
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 2.014 AU (301,260,192 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Cancer.Current position of 179P/Jedicke in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 24 September 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to 179P/Jedicke | 2.0059 AU (300,078,369km) |
| Elongation | 62° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 18.7 |
Finder Chart for 179P/Jedicke
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| Object name | 90001119 179P/Jedicke |
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| 90001119 179P/Jedicke coordinates | 8.01437, 15.90553 |
| Center coordinates | 8.01437, 15.90553 |
Annual motion of 179P/Jedicke
| Date | Wed, 24 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:28 |
| Twighlight end | 03:20 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 52m |
| Rise | 00:07 |
| Set | 13:45 |
| Elevation at transit | 69° |
| Transit time | 06:56 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 08h 03m 22s", Dec: 15° 55' 52s |
| Magnitude | 19 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
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.
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 Ascension | 8.01437° |
| Declination | 15.90553° |
| Magnitude | 18.7 |
| Constellation | Cancer |
| Elevation | 10° |
| Azimuth | 77.6° |
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.