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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 90004853 C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) Observation Details

C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos)

C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) Daily Motion

C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) will rise at 02:47, during twilight, and will ascend to 19° by the time twilight ends at 04:29.
90004853 C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) will become visible in August, 3. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 3, 90004853 C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) Visibility Timetable on July 23

C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 8.1% illuminated03:297°
Moon Set19:45-55°
Astrosession begin22:47-44°
C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) rise02:47
Astrosession end04:2919°
Civil sunrise05:5132°
Sunrise06:2436°
C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) transit08:2544°

Track C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) Description

C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos), designated as 90004853 C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos), is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90004853 C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) is 2.33 AU (348,622,878 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Eridanus.

Current position of C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) in Solar System

Earth C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos)
DateWed, 23 July 2025
Distance from Earth to C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos)2.3262 AU (347,994,567km)
Elongation81°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude17.1
This section provides an interactive projection of the solar system, illustrating the relative positions of C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos), 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 J2 (Wierzchos) and Earth shift in their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos)

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Object name90004853 C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos)
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90004853 C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos) coordinates2.98751, -5.88247
Center coordinates2.98751, -5.88247

Annual motion of C/2024 J2 (Wierzchos)

Time
DateWed, 23 July 2025
Twighlight start22:43
Twighlight end04:23
Twighlight duration6h 40m
Rise02:48
Set14:04
Elevation at transit44°
Transit time08:26
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 03h 00m 14s", Dec: -6° 18' 05s
Magnitude17
ConstellationEridanus
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2024 J2 (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 J2 (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.

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.