Comet 90004839 C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) Observation Details
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C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) Daily Motion
90004839 C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) will be visible until April, 29, 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 E1 (Wierzchos) Visibility on March 13
90004839 C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) is visible from sunset through most of the night
C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 44.5% illuminated  | 02:26 | -53° |
| Moon Set | 11:47 | 27° |
| C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) transit | 15:24 | 51° |
| Sunset | 17:11 | 44° |
| Civil sunset | 17:38 | 40° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:39 | 31° |
| C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) set | 21:19 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:54 | -53° |
| C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) rise | 09:23 |
Track C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) Position Throughout the Night
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C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) Description
C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos), designated as 90004839 C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos), is a comet on a hyperbolic (unbound) trajectory. At the moment, 90004839 C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) is 1.298 AU (194,237,875 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Eridanus.Current position of C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) in Solar System
| Date | Fri, 13 March 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) | 1.2984 AU (194,237,875km) |
| Elongation | 62° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 10.9 |
Finder Chart for C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos)
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| Object name | 90004839 C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) |
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| 90004839 C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) coordinates | 3.65789, -1.48942 |
| Center coordinates | 3.65789, -1.48942 |
Annual motion of C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos)
| Date | Sat, 14 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:35 |
| Twighlight end | 03:48 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 12m |
| Rise | 09:23 |
| Set | 21:25 |
| Elevation at transit | 53° |
| Transit time | 15:24 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 43m 20s", Dec: 00° 32' 34s |
| Magnitude | 11 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos), 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 E1 (Wierzchos) 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 E1 (Wierzchos) 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 90004839 C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos)
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.65789° |
| Declination | -1.48942° |
| Magnitude | 10.9 |
| Constellation | Eridanus |
| Elevation | -51.8° |
| Azimuth | 23.5° |
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.