Comet P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) Observation Details
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P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) Daily Motion
90004943 P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) will be visible until July, 23, 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.
P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) Visibility on May 18
90004943 P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) is visible from sunset through most of the night
P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 0.2% illuminated  | 04:14 | -27° |
| P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) rise | 13:11 | |
| Sunset | 18:10 | 54° |
| Civil sunset | 18:41 | 57° |
| Twighlight start | 19:17 | 59° |
| P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) transit | 19:29 | 59° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:56 | 58° |
| Moon Set | 19:59 | 58° |
| P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) set | 01:47 | |
| Astrosession end | 02:11 | -5° |
Track P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) Position Throughout the Night
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P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) Description
P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS), designated as 90004943 P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS), is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90004943 P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) is 2.485 AU (371,675,910 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Virgo.Current position of P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) in Solar System
| Date | Mon, 18 May 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) | 2.4971 AU (373,560,843km) |
| Elongation | 121° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 19.5 |
Finder Chart for P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS)
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| Object name | 90004943 P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) |
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| 90004943 P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) coordinates | 12.07878, 6.18794 |
| Center coordinates | 12.07878, 6.18794 |
Annual motion of P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS)
| Date | Mon, 18 May 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:51 |
| Twighlight end | 02:06 |
| Twighlight duration | 6h 14m |
| Rise | 13:07 |
| Set | 01:43 |
| Elevation at transit | 59° |
| Transit time | 19:25 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 12h 04m 51s", Dec: 06° 12' 52s |
| Magnitude | 20 |
| Constellation | Virgo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS), 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 P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) 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 P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS) 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 90004943 P/2025 Y2 (PANSTARRS)
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 12.07878° |
| Declination | 6.18794° |
| Magnitude | 19.5 |
| Constellation | Virgo |
| Elevation | -10.3° |
| Azimuth | -73.9° |
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.