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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 90004907 C/2025 J1 (Borisov) Observation Details

C/2025 J1 (Borisov)

C/2025 J1 (Borisov) Daily Motion


90004907 C/2025 J1 (Borisov) will be visible until May, 8, 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/2025 J1 (Borisov) Visibility on March 25

90004907 C/2025 J1 (Borisov) is visible from sunset through most of the night

C/2025 J1 (Borisov) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 29.9% illuminated 08:3717°
C/2025 J1 (Borisov) transit15:5976°
Sunset17:2270°
Civil sunset17:4966°
Astrosession begin18:5157°
Moon Set00:3010°
C/2025 J1 (Borisov) set02:47
Astrosession end03:35-1°
C/2025 J1 (Borisov) rise05:16

Track C/2025 J1 (Borisov) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2025 J1 (Borisov) Description

C/2025 J1 (Borisov), designated as 90004907 C/2025 J1 (Borisov), is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90004907 C/2025 J1 (Borisov) is 3.721 AU (556,713,516 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Auriga.

Current position of C/2025 J1 (Borisov) in Solar System

Earth C/2025 J1 (Borisov)
DateWed, 25 March 2026
Distance from Earth to C/2025 J1 (Borisov)3.7347 AU (558,703,168km)
Elongation77°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude17.4
This interactive projection shows the current positions of C/2025 J1 (Borisov), 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/2025 J1 (Borisov) and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2025 J1 (Borisov)

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Object name90004907 C/2025 J1 (Borisov)
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Limiting magnitude
90004907 C/2025 J1 (Borisov) coordinates5.02537, 51.624
Center coordinates5.02537, 51.624

Annual motion of C/2025 J1 (Borisov)

Time
DateWed, 25 March 2026
Twighlight start18:46
Twighlight end03:30
Twighlight duration9h 44m
Rise05:08
Set02:43
Elevation at transit76°
Transit time15:56
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 05h 02m 08s", Dec: 51° 18' 54s
Magnitude17
ConstellationAuriga
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2025 J1 (Borisov), 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/2025 J1 (Borisov) 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 90004907 C/2025 J1 (Borisov)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension5.02537°
Declination51.624°
Magnitude17.4
ConstellationAuriga
Elevation0.4°
Azimuth-11.3°

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.