Comet 240P/NEAT Observation Details
240P/NEAT Daily Motion
90001204 240P/NEAT will be visible until May, 20, 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.
240P/NEAT Visibility on April 14
90001204 240P/NEAT is visible from sunset through most of the night
240P/NEAT Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 23.5% illuminated  | 02:31 | -18° |
| Moon Set | 13:49 | 73° |
| 240P/NEAT transit | 15:11 | 87° |
| Sunset | 17:40 | 60° |
| Civil sunset | 18:08 | 54° |
| Twighlight start | 18:40 | 48° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:13 | 42° |
| 240P/NEAT set | 23:17 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:02 | -18° |
| 240P/NEAT rise | 07:03 |
Track 240P/NEAT Position Throughout the Night
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240P/NEAT Description
240P/NEAT, designated as 90001204 240P/NEAT, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001204 240P/NEAT is 2.62 AU (391,976,341 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Auriga.Current position of 240P/NEAT in Solar System
| Date | Tue, 14 April 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 240P/NEAT | 2.6239 AU (392,529,853km) |
| Elongation | 61° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 16.4 |
Finder Chart for 240P/NEAT
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| Object name | 90001204 240P/NEAT |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 90001204 240P/NEAT coordinates | 5.52592, 34.55406 |
| Center coordinates | 5.52592, 34.55406 |
Annual motion of 240P/NEAT
| Date | Tue, 14 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:08 |
| Twighlight end | 02:57 |
| Twighlight duration | 8h 48m |
| Rise | 07:02 |
| Set | 23:14 |
| Elevation at transit | 87° |
| Transit time | 15:08 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 05h 33m 42s", Dec: 34° 37' 52s |
| Magnitude | 16 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 240P/NEAT, 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 240P/NEAT 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 240P/NEAT 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 90001204 240P/NEAT
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 5.52592° |
| Declination | 34.55406° |
| Magnitude | 16.4 |
| Constellation | Auriga |
| Elevation | 41° |
| Azimuth | -73.6° |
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.