Comet 90001266 298P/Christensen Observation Details
298P/Christensen Daily Motion
298P/Christensen will rise at 01:00, during twilight, and will ascend to 39° by the time twilight ends at 04:29.90001266 298P/Christensen will be visible until December, 29, 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.
298P/Christensen Visibility Timetable on July 23
298P/Christensen Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 8.1% illuminated | 03:29 | 28° |
| Moon Set | 19:45 | -43° |
| Astrosession begin | 22:47 | -24° |
| 298P/Christensen rise | 01:00 | |
| Astrosession end | 04:29 | 39° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:51 | 51° |
| Sunrise | 06:24 | 54° |
| 298P/Christensen transit | 07:21 | 57° |
Track 298P/Christensen Position Throughout the Night
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298P/Christensen Description
298P/Christensen, designated as 90001266 298P/Christensen, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001266 298P/Christensen is 4.164 AU (622,925,534 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Pisces.Current position of 298P/Christensen in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 23 July 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to 298P/Christensen | 4.1529 AU (621,264,997km) |
| Elongation | 91° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 24.4 |
Finder Chart for 298P/Christensen
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| Object name | 90001266 298P/Christensen |
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| 90001266 298P/Christensen coordinates | 1.92009, 6.46144 |
| Center coordinates | 1.92009, 6.46144 |
Annual motion of 298P/Christensen
| Date | Wed, 23 July 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 22:43 |
| Twighlight end | 04:23 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 40m |
| Rise | 01:00 |
| Set | 13:42 |
| Elevation at transit | 57° |
| Transit time | 07:21 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 01h 55m 34s", Dec: 06° 29' 13s |
| Magnitude | 24 |
| Constellation | Pisces |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 298P/Christensen, 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 298P/Christensen 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 298P/Christensen 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.
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.