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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Comet 90004788 C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) Observation Details

C/2023 C2 (ATLAS)

C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) Daily Motion


90004788 C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) will be visible until March, 10, 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/2023 C2 (ATLAS) Visibility Timetable on June 15

C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) rise22:28
Astrosession begin23:054°
Moon Rise, 85.5% illuminated00:0311°
Astrosession end03:5950°
Civil sunrise05:2967°
Sunrise06:0473°
C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) transit07:3389°
Moon Set09:5863°

Track C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) Description

C/2023 C2 (ATLAS), designated as 90004788 C/2023 C2 (ATLAS), is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90004788 C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) is 3.406 AU (509,545,307 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Andromeda.

Current position of C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) in Solar System

Earth C/2023 C2 (ATLAS)
DateSun, 15 June 2025
Distance from Earth to C/2023 C2 (ATLAS)3.4044 AU (509,290,991km)
Elongation75°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude16.1
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of C/2023 C2 (ATLAS), Earth, and the Sun throughout the year. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year, observing how the positions of C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2023 C2 (ATLAS)

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Object name90004788 C/2023 C2 (ATLAS)
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90004788 C/2023 C2 (ATLAS) coordinates23.61588, 40.73272
Center coordinates23.61588, 40.73272

Annual motion of C/2023 C2 (ATLAS)

Time
DateSun, 15 June 2025
Twighlight start23:00
Twighlight end03:54
Twighlight duration5h 54m
Rise22:27
Set16:39
Elevation at transit89°
Transit time07:33
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 23h 37m 27s", Dec: 41° 02' 59s
Magnitude16
ConstellationAndromeda
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2023 C2 (ATLAS), 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/2023 C2 (ATLAS) 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.