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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 90004852 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) Observation Details

C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS)

C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) Daily Motion


90004852 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) will be visible until January, 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/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) Visibility Timetable on September 24

C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 3.2% illuminated06:45-8°
Moon Set17:48-48°
Astrosession begin18:33-39°
C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) rise22:35
C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) transit02:1015°
Astrosession end03:2513°
Civil sunrise04:278°
Sunrise04:546°
C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) set05:44

Track C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) Description

C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS), designated as 90004852 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS), is a comet on a hyperbolic (unbound) trajectory. At the moment, 90004852 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) is 2.243 AU (335,533,064 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Fornax.

Current position of C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) in Solar System

Earth C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS)
DateWed, 24 September 2025
Distance from Earth to C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS)2.2494 AU (336,505,450km)
Elongation122°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude17.9
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS), 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 L2 (PANSTARRS) and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS)

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Object name90004852 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS)
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90004852 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) coordinates3.28305, -37.35206
Center coordinates3.28305, -37.35206

Annual motion of C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS)

Time
DateWed, 24 September 2025
Twighlight start18:28
Twighlight end03:20
Twighlight duration9h 52m
Rise22:35
Set05:44
Elevation at transit15°
Transit time02:10
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 03h 16m 20s", Dec: -37° 49' 24s
Magnitude18
ConstellationFornax
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2024 L2 (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/2024 L2 (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.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 90004852 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension3.28305°
Declination-37.35206°
Magnitude17.9
ConstellationFornax
Elevation-74.2°
Azimuth96.1°

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.