Comet 90001396 414P/STEREO Observation Details
414P/STEREO Daily Motion
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 on March 04
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414P/STEREO Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 99.7% illuminated  | 16:38 | -76° |
| Astrosession begin | 17:30 | -80° |
| 414P/STEREO rise | 00:58 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:08 | 17° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:08 | 22° |
| Sunrise | 04:35 | 24° |
| Moon Set | 05:10 | 25° |
| 414P/STEREO transit | 05:22 | 25° |
| 414P/STEREO set | 09:46 |
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 2.47 AU (369,431,942 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Sagittarius.Current position of 414P/STEREO in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 4 March 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 414P/STEREO | 2.4695 AU (369,431,942km) |
| Elongation | 73° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 31.6 |
Finder Chart for 414P/STEREO
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| Object name | 90001396 414P/STEREO |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 90001396 414P/STEREO coordinates | 18.07155, -27.89908 |
| Center coordinates | 18.07155, -27.89908 |
Annual motion of 414P/STEREO
| Date | Thu, 5 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 17:26 |
| Twighlight end | 03:01 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 34m |
| Rise | 00:55 |
| Set | 09:43 |
| Elevation at transit | 25° |
| Transit time | 05:19 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 18h 05m 03s", Dec: -27° 51' 39s |
| Magnitude | 32 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
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. 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 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. 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 90001396 414P/STEREO
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 18.07155° |
| Declination | -27.89908° |
| Magnitude | 31.6 |
| Constellation | Sagittarius |
| Elevation | 4.3° |
| Azimuth | -130.4° |
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.