Comet 220P/McNaught Observation Details
220P/McNaught Daily Motion
90001180 220P/McNaught will be visible until April, 13, 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.
220P/McNaught Visibility on June 14
90001180 220P/McNaught is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
220P/McNaught Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 7% illuminated  | 01:59 | 23° |
| Moon Set | 17:31 | -48° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:22 | -39° |
| 220P/McNaught rise | 00:00 | |
| Astrosession end | 01:53 | 22° |
| Twighlight end | 02:36 | 31° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:15 | 38° |
| Sunrise | 03:48 | 43° |
| 220P/McNaught transit | 06:11 | 56° |
Track 220P/McNaught Position Throughout the Night
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220P/McNaught Description
220P/McNaught, designated as 90001180 220P/McNaught, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001180 220P/McNaught is 1.514 AU (226,446,297 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Pisces.Current position of 220P/McNaught in Solar System
| Date | Sun, 14 June 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 220P/McNaught | 1.5079 AU (225,578,629km) |
| Elongation | 73° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 18.7 |
Finder Chart for 220P/McNaught
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| Object name | 90001180 220P/McNaught |
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| 90001180 220P/McNaught coordinates | 0.54313, 3.53533 |
| Center coordinates | 0.54313, 3.53533 |
Annual motion of 220P/McNaught
| Date | Sun, 14 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:17 |
| Twighlight end | 01:47 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 30m |
| Rise | 00:00 |
| Set | 12:21 |
| Elevation at transit | 56° |
| Transit time | 06:11 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 00h 35m 15s", Dec: 03° 43' 17s |
| Magnitude | 19 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 220P/McNaught, 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 220P/McNaught 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 220P/McNaught 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 90001180 220P/McNaught
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 0.54313° |
| Declination | 3.53533° |
| Magnitude | 18.7 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
| Elevation | 1.2° |
| Azimuth | 86.5° |
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.