Comet 90004923 C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) Observation Details
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C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) Daily Motion
90004923 C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) will be visible until January, 1, 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 R1 (ATLAS) Visibility on March 25
90004923 C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) is Not visible tonight
C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) is always below the horizon | - | |
Moon Rise, 29.9% illuminated  | 08:37 | -28° |
| C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) transit | 12:47 | -20° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:51 | -36° |
| Moon Set | 00:30 | -55° |
| Astrosession end | 03:35 | -49° |
Track C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) Position Throughout the Night
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C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) Description
C/2025 R1 (ATLAS), designated as 90004923 C/2025 R1 (ATLAS), is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90004923 C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) is 9.531 AU (1,425,757,466 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Hydrus.Current position of C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) in Solar System
| Date | Wed, 25 March 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) | 9.5274 AU (1,425,278,753km) |
| Elongation | 76° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 19.6 |
Finder Chart for C/2025 R1 (ATLAS)
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| Object name | 90004923 C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) |
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| 90004923 C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) coordinates | 1.78914, -72.83286 |
| Center coordinates | 1.78914, -72.83286 |
Annual motion of C/2025 R1 (ATLAS)
| Date | Wed, 25 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:46 |
| Twighlight end | 03:30 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 44m |
| Rise | 90004923 C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) is always down |
| Set | 90004923 C/2025 R1 (ATLAS) is always down |
| Elevation at transit | -20° |
| Transit time | 12:43 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 01h 49m 06s", Dec: -72° 45' 51s |
| Magnitude | 20 |
| Constellation | Hydrus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2025 R1 (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 R1 (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 R1 (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 90004923 C/2025 R1 (ATLAS)
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 1.78914° |
| Declination | -72.83286° |
| Magnitude | 19.6 |
| Constellation | Hydrus |
| Elevation | -42.2° |
| Azimuth | -158.5° |
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.