Comet 218P/LINEAR Observation Details
218P/LINEAR Daily Motion
90001178 218P/LINEAR will become visible in May, 28. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from May, 28, 90001178 218P/LINEAR can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
218P/LINEAR Visibility on May 24
90001178 218P/LINEAR is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
218P/LINEAR Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 45.1% illuminated  | 11:11 | 9° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:04 | -47° |
| 218P/LINEAR rise | 00:16 | |
| Moon Set | 00:17 | 0° |
| Astrosession end | 02:04 | 21° |
| Twighlight end | 02:45 | 28° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:22 | 34° |
| Sunrise | 03:53 | 39° |
| 218P/LINEAR transit | 06:05 | 49° |
Track 218P/LINEAR Position Throughout the Night
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218P/LINEAR Description
218P/LINEAR, designated as 90001178 218P/LINEAR, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001178 218P/LINEAR is 1.374 AU (205,472,675 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Aquarius.Current position of 218P/LINEAR in Solar System
| Date | Sun, 24 May 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 218P/LINEAR | 1.3735 AU (205,472,675km) |
| Elongation | 76° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 18.6 |
Finder Chart for 218P/LINEAR
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| Object name | 90001178 218P/LINEAR |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 90001178 218P/LINEAR coordinates | 23.11243, -3.24169 |
| Center coordinates | 23.11243, -3.24169 |
Annual motion of 218P/LINEAR
| Date | Mon, 25 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:00 |
| Twighlight end | 01:58 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 59m |
| Rise | 00:13 |
| Set | 11:53 |
| Elevation at transit | 50° |
| Transit time | 06:03 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 23h 08m 26s", Dec: -3° 04' 20s |
| Magnitude | 19 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 218P/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 218P/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. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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 218P/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. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 90001178 218P/LINEAR
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 23.11243° |
| Declination | -3.24169° |
| Magnitude | 18.6 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
| Elevation | -8.8° |
| Azimuth | -87.3° |
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.