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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 90004922 C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) Observation Details

C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS)

C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) Daily Motion


90004922 C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) will be visible until May, 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 Q3 (ATLAS) Visibility on March 25

90004922 C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) is visible from sunset through most of the night

C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 29.9% illuminated 08:37-20°
Sunset17:2272°
C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) transit17:4673°
Civil sunset17:4973°
Astrosession begin18:5168°
Moon Set00:304°
C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) set00:51
Astrosession end03:35-25°
C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) rise10:37

Track C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) Description

C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS), designated as 90004922 C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS), is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90004922 C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) is 5.119 AU (765,776,540 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Gemini.

Current position of C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) in Solar System

Earth C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS)
DateWed, 25 March 2026
Distance from Earth to C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS)5.1709 AU (773,555,630km)
Elongation97°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude19.2
This interactive projection shows the current positions of C/2025 Q3 (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 Q3 (ATLAS) and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS)

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Object name90004922 C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS)
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Limiting magnitude
90004922 C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS) coordinates6.8212, 20.36547
Center coordinates6.8212, 20.36547

Annual motion of C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS)

Time
DateWed, 25 March 2026
Twighlight start18:46
Twighlight end03:30
Twighlight duration9h 44m
Rise10:41
Set00:51
Elevation at transit73°
Transit time17:46
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 06h 48m 58s", Dec: 20° 22' 23s
Magnitude19
ConstellationGemini
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2025 Q3 (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 Q3 (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 90004922 C/2025 Q3 (ATLAS)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension6.8212°
Declination20.36547°
Magnitude19.1
ConstellationGemini
Elevation-31.6°
Azimuth10.4°

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.