Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Observation Details
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C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Daily Motion
90004912 C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) will be visible until March, 12, 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 K1 (ATLAS) Visibility on July 09
90004912 C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) is visible around midnight
C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 20:22 | -8° |
| C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) rise | 22:04 | |
Moon Rise, 37% illuminated  | 23:11 | 8° |
| Astrosession end | 02:04 | 35° |
| Twighlight end | 02:46 | 42° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:24 | 49° |
| Sunrise | 03:56 | 55° |
| C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) transit | 06:59 | 85° |
| Moon Set | 13:51 | 16° |
Track C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Position Throughout the Night
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C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) Description
C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), designated as 90004912 C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), is a comet on a hyperbolic (unbound) trajectory. At the moment, 90004912 C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) is 4.827 AU (722,034,123 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Perseus.Current position of C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) in Solar System
| Date | Thu, 9 July 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) | 4.8265 AU (722,034,123km) |
| Elongation | 55° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 20.5 |
Finder Chart for C/2025 K1 (ATLAS)
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| Object name | 90004912 C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) |
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| 90004912 C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) coordinates | 3.03731, 42.32 |
| Center coordinates | 3.03731, 42.32 |
Annual motion of C/2025 K1 (ATLAS)
| Date | Fri, 10 July 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:16 |
| Twighlight end | 01:59 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 42m |
| Rise | 22:00 |
| Set | 15:51 |
| Elevation at transit | 85° |
| Transit time | 06:55 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 03h 02m 25s", Dec: 42° 25' 22s |
| Magnitude | 21 |
| Constellation | Perseus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), 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 K1 (ATLAS) 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/2025 K1 (ATLAS) 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 90004912 C/2025 K1 (ATLAS)
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 3.03731° |
| Declination | 42.32° |
| Magnitude | 20.5 |
| Constellation | Perseus |
| Elevation | 41.9° |
| Azimuth | 63.1° |
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.