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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 C/2025 V1 (Borisov) Observation Details

C/2025 V1 (Borisov)

C/2025 V1 (Borisov) Daily Motion


90004935 C/2025 V1 (Borisov) 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 V1 (Borisov) Visibility on May 24

90004935 C/2025 V1 (Borisov) is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise

C/2025 V1 (Borisov) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 45.1% illuminated 11:11-52°
Astrosession begin20:04-14°
C/2025 V1 (Borisov) rise21:25
Moon Set00:1722°
C/2025 V1 (Borisov) transit01:5627°
Astrosession end02:0427°
Twighlight end02:4526°
Civil sunrise03:2223°
Sunrise03:5321°
C/2025 V1 (Borisov) set06:28

Track C/2025 V1 (Borisov) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2025 V1 (Borisov) Description

C/2025 V1 (Borisov), designated as 90004935 C/2025 V1 (Borisov), is a comet on a hyperbolic (unbound) trajectory. At the moment, 90004935 C/2025 V1 (Borisov) is 2.399 AU (358,945,131 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Sagittarius.

Current position of C/2025 V1 (Borisov) in Solar System

Earth C/2025 V1 (Borisov)
DateSun, 24 May 2026
Distance from Earth to C/2025 V1 (Borisov)2.3994 AU (358,945,131km)
Elongation140°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude19.4
This interactive projection shows the current positions of C/2025 V1 (Borisov), 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 V1 (Borisov) and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2025 V1 (Borisov)

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Object name90004935 C/2025 V1 (Borisov)
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Limiting magnitude
90004935 C/2025 V1 (Borisov) coordinates18.95167, -26.08778
Center coordinates18.95167, -26.08778

Annual motion of C/2025 V1 (Borisov)

Time
DateMon, 25 May 2026
Twighlight start20:00
Twighlight end01:58
Twighlight duration6h 59m
Rise21:20
Set06:21
Elevation at transit26°
Transit time01:50
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 18h 55m 18s", Dec: -26° 15' 04s
Magnitude19
ConstellationSagittarius
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2025 V1 (Borisov), 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 V1 (Borisov) 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 90004935 C/2025 V1 (Borisov)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension18.95167°
Declination-26.08778°
Magnitude19.4
ConstellationSagittarius
Elevation18.1°
Azimuth-146.2°

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.