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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 90001177 222P/LINEAR Observation Details

222P/LINEAR

222P/LINEAR Daily Motion


90001177 222P/LINEAR will be visible until June, 7, 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.

222P/LINEAR Visibility Timetable on September 24

222P/LINEAR Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 3.2% illuminated06:4566°
222P/LINEAR transit07:1267°
222P/LINEAR set13:56
Moon Set17:48-35°
Astrosession begin18:33-38°
222P/LINEAR rise00:27
Astrosession end03:2535°
Civil sunrise04:2747°
Sunrise04:5452°

Track 222P/LINEAR Position Throughout the Night

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222P/LINEAR Description

222P/LINEAR, designated as 90001177 222P/LINEAR, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001177 222P/LINEAR is 2.236 AU (334,545,718 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Cancer.

Current position of 222P/LINEAR in Solar System

Earth 222P/LINEAR
DateWed, 24 September 2025
Distance from Earth to 222P/LINEAR2.2347 AU (334,306,362km)
Elongation58°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude17.8
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of 222P/LINEAR, 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 222P/LINEAR and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for 222P/LINEAR

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Object name90001177 222P/LINEAR
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Limiting magnitude
90001177 222P/LINEAR coordinates8.23953, 14.22103
Center coordinates8.23953, 14.22103

Annual motion of 222P/LINEAR

Time
DateWed, 24 September 2025
Twighlight start18:28
Twighlight end03:20
Twighlight duration9h 52m
Rise00:25
Set13:52
Elevation at transit67°
Transit time07:08
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 08h 16m 06s", Dec: 14° 09' 46s
Magnitude18
ConstellationCancer
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 222P/LINEAR, 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 222P/LINEAR 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 90001177 222P/LINEAR

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension8.23953°
Declination14.22103°
Magnitude17.8
ConstellationCancer
Elevation11.8°
Azimuth81°

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.