Comet 90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) Observation Details
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C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) Daily Motion
90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) will be visible until June, 12, 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/2024 A1 (ATLAS) Visibility on March 13
90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) is Not visible tonight
C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) is always above the horizon | ||
Moon Rise, 44.5% illuminated  | 02:26 | 20° |
| Moon Set | 11:47 | 31° |
| Sunset | 17:11 | 62° |
| Civil sunset | 17:38 | 63° |
| C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) transit | 18:06 | 63° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:39 | 63° |
| C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) is always above the horizon | ||
| Astrosession end | 03:54 | 14° |
| Civil sunrise | 04:55 | 12° |
| Sunrise | 05:22 | 12° |
Track C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) Position Throughout the Night
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C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) Description
C/2024 A1 (ATLAS), designated as 90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS), is a comet on a hyperbolic (unbound) trajectory. At the moment, 90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) is 4.283 AU (640,757,600 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Camelopardalis.Current position of C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 13 March 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) | 4.2832 AU (640,757,600km) |
| Elongation | 98° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 17.3 |
Finder Chart for C/2024 A1 (ATLAS)
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| Object name | 90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) |
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| 90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) coordinates | 6.36474, 63.87561 |
| Center coordinates | 6.36474, 63.87561 |
Annual motion of C/2024 A1 (ATLAS)
| Date | Sat, 14 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:35 |
| Twighlight end | 03:48 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 12m |
| Rise | 90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) is always up |
| Set | 90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) is always up |
| Elevation at transit | 63° |
| Transit time | 18:02 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 21m 15s", Dec: 63° 51' 57s |
| Magnitude | 17 |
| Constellation | Camelopardalis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2024 A1 (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/2024 A1 (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. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
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/2024 A1 (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. 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 90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS)
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.36474° |
| Declination | 63.87561° |
| Magnitude | 17.3 |
| Constellation | Camelopardalis |
| Elevation | 19.9° |
| Azimuth | 22.3° |
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.