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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 90004817 C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) Observation Details

C/2023 V1 (Lemmon)

C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) Daily Motion


90004817 C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) will be visible until September, 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.

C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) Visibility on March 25

90004817 C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) is visible from late evening until sunrise

C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 29.9% illuminated 08:3720°
C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) rise18:11
Astrosession begin18:516°
Moon Set00:3067°
C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) transit02:2789°
Astrosession end03:3576°
Civil sunrise04:3764°
Sunrise05:0459°
C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) set10:44

Track C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) Description

C/2023 V1 (Lemmon), designated as 90004817 C/2023 V1 (Lemmon), is a comet on a hyperbolic (unbound) trajectory. At the moment, 90004817 C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) is 4.876 AU (729,394,338 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Corona Borealis.

Current position of C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) in Solar System

Earth C/2023 V1 (Lemmon)
DateWed, 25 March 2026
Distance from Earth to C/2023 V1 (Lemmon)4.8711 AU (728,706,188km)
Elongation121°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude18.9
This interactive projection shows the current positions of C/2023 V1 (Lemmon), 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 V1 (Lemmon) and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2023 V1 (Lemmon)

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Object name90004817 C/2023 V1 (Lemmon)
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Limiting magnitude
90004817 C/2023 V1 (Lemmon) coordinates15.5479, 36.498
Center coordinates15.5479, 36.498

Annual motion of C/2023 V1 (Lemmon)

Time
DateWed, 25 March 2026
Twighlight start18:46
Twighlight end03:30
Twighlight duration9h 44m
Rise18:11
Set10:44
Elevation at transit89°
Transit time02:27
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 15h 31m 49s", Dec: 36° 33' 54s
Magnitude19
ConstellationCorona Borealis
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2023 V1 (Lemmon), 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 V1 (Lemmon) 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 90004817 C/2023 V1 (Lemmon)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension15.5479°
Declination36.498°
Magnitude18.9
ConstellationCorona Borealis
Elevation58°
Azimuth79°

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.