Comet C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) Observation Details
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C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) Daily Motion
90004860 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) will be visible until September, 18, 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 on June 14
90004860 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) is visible all night until sunrise
C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 7% illuminated  | 01:59 | 21° |
| Moon Set | 17:31 | -5° |
| C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) rise | 18:01 | |
| Sunset | 18:28 | 5° |
| Civil sunset | 19:00 | 10° |
| Twighlight start | 19:39 | 17° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:22 | 23° |
| C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) transit | 23:01 | 34° |
| Astrosession end | 01:53 | 21° |
| Twighlight end | 02:36 | 15° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:15 | 8° |
| Sunrise | 03:48 | 2° |
| C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) set | 04:01 |
Track C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) Position Throughout the Night
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C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) Description
C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS), designated as 90004860 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS), is a comet on a hyperbolic (unbound) trajectory. At the moment, 90004860 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) is 7.587 AU (1,135,014,005 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Ophiuchus.Current position of C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) in Solar System
| Date | Sun, 14 June 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) | 7.5888 AU (1,135,268,321km) |
| Elongation | 175° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 19.6 |
Finder Chart for C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS)
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| Object name | 90004860 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) |
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| 90004860 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS) coordinates | 17.41433, -18.50211 |
| Center coordinates | 17.41433, -18.50211 |
Annual motion of C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS)
| Date | Sun, 14 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:17 |
| Twighlight end | 01:47 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 30m |
| Rise | 17:57 |
| Set | 03:57 |
| Elevation at transit | 34° |
| Transit time | 22:57 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 17h 24m 07s", Dec: -18° 27' 06s |
| Magnitude | 20 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
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. 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 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. 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 90004860 C/2024 L2 (PANSTARRS)
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 17.41433° |
| Declination | -18.50211° |
| Magnitude | 19.6 |
| Constellation | Ophiuchus |
| Elevation | -54.5° |
| Azimuth | -67.5° |
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.