Comet 90001396 414P/STEREO Observation Details
414P/STEREO Daily Motion
Tonight, observing 414P/STEREO may prove challenging owing to its low elevation. It will reach its transit at by 07:13 and set before sunset at 11:32. Rising near twilight's end at 02:52, it will fade away by 03:46, peaking at just 8° above the horizon.90001396 414P/STEREO will be visible until January, 1, 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.
414P/STEREO Visibility Timetable on January 23
414P/STEREO Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| 414P/STEREO transit | 07:13 | 24° |
| Moon Rise, 15.5% illuminated | 07:28 | 23° |
| 414P/STEREO set | 11:32 | |
| Astrosession begin | 16:52 | -60° |
| Moon Set | 19:40 | -80° |
| 414P/STEREO rise | 02:52 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:46 | 8° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:49 | 16° |
| Sunrise | 05:18 | 19° |
Track 414P/STEREO Position Throughout the Night
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414P/STEREO Description
414P/STEREO, designated as 90001396 414P/STEREO, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001396 414P/STEREO is 2.549 AU (381,354,892 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Ophiuchus.Current position of 414P/STEREO in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 23 January 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 414P/STEREO | 2.5492 AU (381,354,892km) |
| Elongation | 43° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 29.1 |
Finder Chart for 414P/STEREO
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| Object name | 90001396 414P/STEREO |
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| 90001396 414P/STEREO coordinates | 17.23755, -29.03372 |
| Center coordinates | 17.23755, -29.03372 |
Annual motion of 414P/STEREO
| Date | Sat, 24 January 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 16:52 |
| Twighlight end | 03:44 |
| Twighlight duration | 11h 51m |
| Rise | 02:52 |
| Set | 11:30 |
| Elevation at transit | 24° |
| Transit time | 07:11 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 15m 55s", Dec: -29° 01' 14s |
| Magnitude | 29 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 414P/STEREO, 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 414P/STEREO 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 414P/STEREO 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 90001396 414P/STEREO
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17.23755° |
| Declination | -29.03372° |
| Magnitude | 29.1 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -78.9° |
| Azimuth | 43.9° |
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.