Comet 90001266 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS Observation Details
299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS Daily Motion
90001266 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS 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.
299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS Visibility Timetable on July 02
299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 39.4% illuminated | 12:41 | -33° |
| 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS rise | 22:32 | |
| Astrosession begin | 23:06 | 6° |
| Moon Set | 00:53 | 25° |
| Astrosession end | 04:05 | 43° |
| 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS transit | 04:08 | 43° |
| Civil sunrise | 05:35 | 39° |
| Sunrise | 06:09 | 36° |
| 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS set | 09:44 |
Track 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS Position Throughout the Night
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299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS Description
299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS, designated as 90001266 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001266 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS is 2.94 AU (439,787,820 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Aquarius.Current position of 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 2 July 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS | 2.9355 AU (439,144,549km) |
| Elongation | 140° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 18.8 |
Finder Chart for 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS
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| Object name | 90001266 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS |
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| 90001266 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS coordinates | 21.32549, -6.85217 |
| Center coordinates | 21.32549, -6.85217 |
Annual motion of 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS
| Date | Wed, 2 July 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 23:02 |
| Twighlight end | 04:00 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 58m |
| Rise | 22:32 |
| Set | 09:44 |
| Elevation at transit | 43° |
| Transit time | 04:08 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 21h 19m 08s", Dec: -6° 49' 50s |
| Magnitude | 19 |
| Constellation | Aquarius |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS, 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 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS 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 299P/Catalina-PANSTARRS 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.