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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 C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) Observation Details

C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS)

C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) Daily Motion


90004864 C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) will be visible until July, 28, 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 N1 (PANSTARRS) Visibility on July 09

90004864 C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) is Not visible tonight

C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) is always above the horizon
C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) transit14:3269°
Sunset18:2947°
Civil sunset19:0142°
Twighlight start19:3938°
Astrosession begin20:2232°
C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) is always above the horizon
Moon Rise, 37% illuminated 23:1114°
Astrosession end02:046°
Twighlight end02:466°
Civil sunrise03:246°
Sunrise03:567°
Moon Set13:5168°

Track C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) Description

C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS), designated as 90004864 C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS), is a comet on a hyperbolic (unbound) trajectory. At the moment, 90004864 C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) is 5.477 AU (819,332,578 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Ursa Major.

Current position of C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) in Solar System

Earth C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS)
DateThu, 9 July 2026
Distance from Earth to C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS)5.4769 AU (819,332,578km)
Elongation50°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude20.8
This interactive projection shows the current positions of C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS), Earth, and the Sun in the Solar System. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year and see how C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS)

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Object name90004864 C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS)
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
90004864 C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) coordinates10.53263, 58.19742
Center coordinates10.53263, 58.19742

Annual motion of C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS)

Time
DateFri, 10 July 2026
Twighlight start20:16
Twighlight end01:59
Twighlight duration6h 42m
Rise90004864 C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) is always up
Set90004864 C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS) is always up
Elevation at transit69°
Transit time14:24
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 10h 32m 30s", Dec: 57° 58' 15s
Magnitude21
ConstellationUrsa Major
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2024 N1 (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 N1 (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 90004864 C/2024 N1 (PANSTARRS)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension10.53263°
Declination58.19742°
Magnitude20.8
ConstellationUrsa Major
Elevation5.6°
Azimuth2°

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.