Comet 235P/LINEAR Observation Details
235P/LINEAR Daily Motion
90001197 235P/LINEAR will be visible until October, 19, 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.
235P/LINEAR Visibility on May 24
90001197 235P/LINEAR is visible all night until sunrise
235P/LINEAR Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 45.1% illuminated  | 11:11 | -59° |
| 235P/LINEAR rise | 18:35 | |
| Civil sunset | 18:46 | 2° |
| Twighlight start | 19:23 | 9° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:04 | 17° |
| 235P/LINEAR transit | 00:05 | 43° |
| Moon Set | 00:17 | 43° |
| Astrosession end | 02:04 | 35° |
| Twighlight end | 02:45 | 30° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:22 | 24° |
| Sunrise | 03:53 | 19° |
| 235P/LINEAR set | 05:34 |
Track 235P/LINEAR Position Throughout the Night
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235P/LINEAR Description
235P/LINEAR, designated as 90001197 235P/LINEAR, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001197 235P/LINEAR is 1.319 AU (197,274,712 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Ophiuchus.Current position of 235P/LINEAR in Solar System
| Date | Sun, 24 May 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 235P/LINEAR | 1.3187 AU (197,274,712km) |
| Elongation | 161° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 15.7 |
Finder Chart for 235P/LINEAR
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| Object name | 90001197 235P/LINEAR |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 90001197 235P/LINEAR coordinates | 17.09134, -9.58803 |
| Center coordinates | 17.09134, -9.58803 |
Annual motion of 235P/LINEAR
| Date | Mon, 25 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:00 |
| Twighlight end | 01:58 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 59m |
| Rise | 18:30 |
| Set | 05:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 43° |
| Transit time | 00:00 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 04m 43s", Dec: -9° 29' 56s |
| Magnitude | 16 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 235P/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 235P/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 235P/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 90001197 235P/LINEAR
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17.09134° |
| Declination | -9.58803° |
| Magnitude | 15.7 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | 42.5° |
| Azimuth | -169.6° |
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.