Comet 90001204 245P/WISE Observation Details
245P/WISE Daily Motion
90001204 245P/WISE 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.
245P/WISE Visibility Timetable on September 24
245P/WISE Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 3.2% illuminated | 06:45 | 28° |
| Moon Set | 17:48 | -37° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:33 | -30° |
| 245P/WISE rise | 21:06 | |
| 245P/WISE transit | 03:07 | 53° |
| Astrosession end | 03:25 | 53° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:27 | 49° |
| Sunrise | 04:54 | 46° |
| 245P/WISE set | 09:07 |
Track 245P/WISE Position Throughout the Night
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245P/WISE Description
245P/WISE, designated as 90001204 245P/WISE, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001204 245P/WISE is 1.59 AU (237,800,775 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Eridanus.Current position of 245P/WISE in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 24 September 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to 245P/WISE | 1.5779 AU (236,050,480km) |
| Elongation | 118° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 14.6 |
Finder Chart for 245P/WISE
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| Object name | 90001204 245P/WISE |
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| 90001204 245P/WISE coordinates | 4.22037, 0.57336 |
| Center coordinates | 4.22037, 0.57336 |
Annual motion of 245P/WISE
| Date | Wed, 24 September 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 18:28 |
| Twighlight end | 03:20 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 52m |
| Rise | 21:06 |
| Set | 09:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 53° |
| Transit time | 03:07 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 13m 42s", Dec: 00° 31' 49s |
| Magnitude | 15 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 245P/WISE, 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 245P/WISE 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.
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 245P/WISE 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 90001204 245P/WISE
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 4.22037° |
| Declination | 0.57336° |
| Magnitude | 14.6 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -40.8° |
| Azimuth | 47.4° |
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.