Comet P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) Observation Details

P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) Daily Motion

90004788 P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) will be visible until August, 19, 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.

P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) Visibility on May 04

90004788 P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) is visible from evening until sunrise

P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) Rise and Set Timetable

	Time	Elevation
P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) rise	18:30
Twighlight start	19:02	6°
Astrosession begin	19:38	13°
Moon Rise, 95.1% illuminated	20:27	21°
P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) transit	23:54	41°
Astrosession end	02:30	29°
Twighlight end	03:06	24°
Civil sunrise	03:41	18°
Sunrise	04:10	13°
P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) set	05:17
Moon Set	05:40	-4°

Track P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) Position Throughout the Night

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P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) Description

P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS), designated as 90004788 P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS), is a Chiron-type comet. At the moment, 90004788 P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) is 5.679 AU (849,581,267 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Libra.

Current position of P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) in Solar System

Date	Mon, 4 May 2026
Distance from Earth to P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS)	5.6791 AU (849,581,267km)
Elongation	167°
Angular diameter	"
Magnitude	18.2

This interactive projection shows the current positions of P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS), Earth, and the Sun in the Solar System. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year and see how P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS)

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Object name	90004788 P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS)
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Limiting magnitude
90004788 P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS) coordinates	15.58939, -11.35236
Center coordinates	15.58939, -11.35236

Annual motion of P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS)

Date	Tue, 5 May 2026
Twighlight start	19:38
Twighlight end	02:27
Twighlight duration	7h 49m
Rise	18:25
Set	05:13
Elevation at transit	41°
Transit time	23:49
Equatorial coordinates	RA: 15h 34m 56s", Dec: -11° 20' 21s
Magnitude	18
Constellation	Libra

The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a P/2023 B1 (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 P/2023 B1 (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. 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 90004788 P/2023 B1 (PANSTARRS)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension	15.58939°
Declination	-11.35236°
Magnitude	18.2
Constellation	Libra
Elevation	2.2°
Azimuth	-106.1°

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.

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