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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 90004917 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Observation Details

C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)

C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Daily Motion


90004917 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) will be visible until August, 30, 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 N1 (ATLAS) Visibility on March 04

90004917 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Not Visible Tonight

C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 99.7% illuminated 16:38-51°
Astrosession begin17:30-43°
C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) rise21:19
C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) transit03:0749°
Astrosession end03:0849°
Civil sunrise04:0846°
Sunrise04:3544°
Moon Set05:1040°
C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) set08:54

Track C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Description

C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), designated as 90004917 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), is a comet on a hyperbolic (unbound) trajectory. At the moment, 90004917 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is 1.247 AU (186,533,585 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Libra.

Current position of C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) in Solar System

Earth C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)
DateWed, 4 March 2026
Distance from Earth to C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)1.2469 AU (186,533,585km)
Elongation107°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude14
This interactive projection shows the current positions of C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), 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 N1 (ATLAS) and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)

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Object name90004917 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)
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Limiting magnitude
90004917 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) coordinates15.808, -3.79131
Center coordinates15.808, -3.79131

Annual motion of C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)

Time
DateThu, 5 March 2026
Twighlight start17:26
Twighlight end03:01
Twighlight duration10h 34m
Rise21:11
Set08:52
Elevation at transit50°
Transit time03:01
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 15h 47m 08s", Dec: -2° 42' 39s
Magnitude14
ConstellationSerpens
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2025 N1 (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 N1 (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 90004917 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension15.808°
Declination-3.79131°
Magnitude14
ConstellationLibra
Elevation42.3°
Azimuth-143.8°

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.