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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 90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) Observation Details

C/2024 A1 (ATLAS)

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 Timetable on October 14

C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) transit06:2786°
Moon Set13:269°
C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) set14:24
Astrosession begin17:59-19°
Moon Rise, 44.2% illuminated22:18-1°
C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) rise22:25
Astrosession end03:4858°
Civil sunrise04:4970°
Sunrise05:1676°

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 4.146 AU (620,232,772 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Lynx.

Current position of C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) in Solar System

Earth C/2024 A1 (ATLAS)
DateTue, 14 October 2025
Distance from Earth to C/2024 A1 (ATLAS)4.146 AU (620,232,772km)
Elongation76°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude17
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of C/2024 A1 (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/2024 A1 (ATLAS) and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2024 A1 (ATLAS)

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Object name90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS)
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Limiting magnitude
90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS) coordinates8.81866, 32.97889
Center coordinates8.81866, 32.97889

Annual motion of C/2024 A1 (ATLAS)

Time
DateWed, 15 October 2025
Twighlight start17:57
Twighlight end03:46
Twighlight duration10h 49m
Rise22:21
Set14:18
Elevation at transit86°
Transit time06:19
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 08h 49m 37s", Dec: 33° 10' 55s
Magnitude17
ConstellationLynx
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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 90004830 C/2024 A1 (ATLAS)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension8.81866°
Declination32.97889°
Magnitude17
ConstellationLynx
Elevation-19.7°
Azimuth0.4°

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.