Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) Observation Details
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C/2026 A1 (MAPS) Daily Motion
90004945 C/2026 A1 (MAPS) will become visible in October, 1. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from October, 1, 90004945 C/2026 A1 (MAPS) can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
C/2026 A1 (MAPS) Visibility on April 20
90004945 C/2026 A1 (MAPS) is visible in the evening sky
C/2026 A1 (MAPS) Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 3.5% illuminated  | 05:36 | -17° |
| C/2026 A1 (MAPS) transit | 13:15 | 55° |
| Sunset | 17:45 | 19° |
| Civil sunset | 18:14 | 13° |
| Twighlight start | 18:46 | 7° |
| Astrosession begin | 19:20 | 0° |
| C/2026 A1 (MAPS) set | 19:21 | |
| Moon Set | 21:08 | -21° |
| Astrosession end | 02:52 | -44° |
| C/2026 A1 (MAPS) rise | 07:11 |
Track C/2026 A1 (MAPS) Position Throughout the Night
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C/2026 A1 (MAPS) Description
C/2026 A1 (MAPS), designated as 90004945 C/2026 A1 (MAPS), is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90004945 C/2026 A1 (MAPS) is 1.259 AU (188,328,759 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.Current position of C/2026 A1 (MAPS) in Solar System
| Date | Mon, 20 April 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to C/2026 A1 (MAPS) | 1.2589 AU (188,328,759km) |
| Elongation | 33° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 13 |
Finder Chart for C/2026 A1 (MAPS)
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| Object name | 90004945 C/2026 A1 (MAPS) |
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| 90004945 C/2026 A1 (MAPS) coordinates | 4.0245, 2.31031 |
| Center coordinates | 4.0245, 2.31031 |
Annual motion of C/2026 A1 (MAPS)
| Date | Tue, 21 April 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:17 |
| Twighlight end | 02:45 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 28m |
| Rise | 07:09 |
| Set | 19:21 |
| Elevation at transit | 55° |
| Transit time | 13:15 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 07m 35s", Dec: 02° 14' 27s |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2026 A1 (MAPS), 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/2026 A1 (MAPS) 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/2026 A1 (MAPS) 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 90004945 C/2026 A1 (MAPS)
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 4.0245° |
| Declination | 2.31031° |
| Magnitude | 13 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | -39.1° |
| Azimuth | -46.7° |
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.