Comet C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Observation Details
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C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Daily Motion
90004924 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) will become visible in August, 27. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from August, 27, 90004924 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Visibility on May 18
90004924 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is visible from sunset through most of the night
C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 0.2% illuminated  | 04:14 | -26° |
| C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) transit | 14:16 | 73° |
| Sunset | 18:10 | 37° |
| Civil sunset | 18:41 | 31° |
| Twighlight start | 19:17 | 24° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:56 | 16° |
| Moon Set | 19:59 | 15° |
| C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) set | 21:21 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:11 | -32° |
| C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) rise | 07:08 |
Track C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Position Throughout the Night
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C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) Description
C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), designated as 90004924 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS), is a comet on a hyperbolic (unbound) trajectory. At the moment, 90004924 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) is 7.843 AU (1,173,266,180 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Gemini.Current position of C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) in Solar System
| Date | Mon, 18 May 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) | 7.8895 AU (1,180,252,401km) |
| Elongation | 45° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 20.8 |
Finder Chart for C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)
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| Object name | 90004924 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) |
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| 90004924 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS) coordinates | 6.85836, 20.36961 |
| Center coordinates | 6.85836, 20.36961 |
Annual motion of C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)
| Date | Mon, 18 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:51 |
| Twighlight end | 02:06 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 14m |
| Rise | 07:08 |
| Set | 21:17 |
| Elevation at transit | 73° |
| Transit time | 14:12 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 06h 51m 44s", Dec: 20° 21' 50s |
| Magnitude | 21 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
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.
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 90004924 C/2025 N1 (ATLAS)
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 6.85836° |
| Declination | 20.36961° |
| Magnitude | 20.8 |
| Constellation | Gemini |
| Elevation | 59.3° |
| Azimuth | -115.3° |
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.