Comet 90004601 C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) Observation Details
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C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) Daily Motion
90004601 C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) will be visible until April, 6, 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.
C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) Visibility Timetable on November 04
C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Moon Rise, 96.3% illuminated | 13:50 | -73° |
| Astrosession begin | 16:35 | -51° |
| C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) rise | 20:56 | |
| C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) transit | 01:49 | 32° |
| Astrosession end | 03:07 | 29° |
| Moon Set | 03:35 | 27° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:08 | 24° |
| Sunrise | 04:37 | 20° |
| C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) set | 06:43 |
Track C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) Position Throughout the Night
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C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) Description
C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS), designated as 90004601 C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS), is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90004601 C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) is 7.923 AU (1,185,308,809 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Canis Major.Current position of C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) in Solar System
| Date | Tue, 4 November 2025 |
| Distance from Earth to C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) | 7.9211 AU (1,184,979,694km) |
| Elongation | 111° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 18.5 |
Finder Chart for C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS)
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| Object name | 90004601 C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) |
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| 90004601 C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS) coordinates | 6.63667, -20.34131 |
| Center coordinates | 6.63667, -20.34131 |
Annual motion of C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS)
| Date | Tue, 4 November 2025 |
| Twighlight start | 16:31 |
| Twighlight end | 03:00 |
| Twighlight duration | 10h 29m |
| Rise | 20:56 |
| Set | 06:43 |
| Elevation at transit | 32° |
| Transit time | 01:49 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 37m 52s", Dec: -20° 22' 12s |
| Magnitude | 19 |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2020 K1 (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 C/2020 K1 (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 C/2020 K1 (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.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 90004601 C/2020 K1 (PANSTARRS)
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.63667° |
| Declination | -20.34131° |
| Magnitude | 18.5 |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Elevation | 22.4° |
| Azimuth | 141.9° |
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.