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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 C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) Observation Details

C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS)

C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) Daily Motion


90004796 C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) will be visible until January, 20, 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 H1 (PANSTARRS) Visibility on May 21

90004796 C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 14.7% illuminated 07:3845°
Astrosession begin20:00-37°
Moon Set22:47-7°
C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) rise23:20
Astrosession end02:0833°
Twighlight end02:4840°
Civil sunrise03:2445°
Sunrise03:5550°
C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) transit05:2956°

Track C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) Description

C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS), designated as 90004796 C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS), is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90004796 C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) is 6.207 AU (928,479,184 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Pegasus.

Current position of C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) in Solar System

Earth C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS)
DateThu, 21 May 2026
Distance from Earth to C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS)6.1965 AU (926,983,206km)
Elongation82°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude19.7
This interactive projection shows the current positions of C/2023 H1 (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 C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS)

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Object name90004796 C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS)
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Limiting magnitude
90004796 C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS) coordinates22.31401, 3.24964
Center coordinates22.31401, 3.24964

Annual motion of C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS)

Time
DateThu, 21 May 2026
Twighlight start19:55
Twighlight end02:02
Twighlight duration6h 7m
Rise23:20
Set11:39
Elevation at transit56°
Transit time05:29
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 22h 19m 05s", Dec: 03° 20' 03s
Magnitude20
ConstellationPegasus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2023 H1 (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/2023 H1 (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 90004796 C/2023 H1 (PANSTARRS)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension22.31401°
Declination3.24964°
Magnitude19.7
ConstellationPegasus
Elevation-24.4°
Azimuth64.9°

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.