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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 90004946 C/2026 A2 (Bok) Observation Details

C/2026 A2 (Bok)

C/2026 A2 (Bok) Daily Motion


90004946 C/2026 A2 (Bok) will be visible until February, 12, 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/2026 A2 (Bok) Visibility on April 07

90004946 C/2026 A2 (Bok) is Not visible tonight

C/2026 A2 (Bok) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
C/2026 A2 (Bok) is always above the horizon
Sunset17:334°
Civil sunset18:016°
Astrosession begin19:059°
C/2026 A2 (Bok) is always above the horizon
Moon Rise, 78.7% illuminated 22:3632°
Astrosession end03:1368°
Civil sunrise04:1771°
C/2026 A2 (Bok) transit04:2071°
Sunrise04:4571°
Moon Set07:4451°

Track C/2026 A2 (Bok) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2026 A2 (Bok) Description

C/2026 A2 (Bok), designated as 90004946 C/2026 A2 (Bok), is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90004946 C/2026 A2 (Bok) is 3.39 AU (507,121,822 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Draco.

Current position of C/2026 A2 (Bok) in Solar System

Earth C/2026 A2 (Bok)
DateTue, 7 April 2026
Distance from Earth to C/2026 A2 (Bok)3.3899 AU (507,121,822km)
Elongation91°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude18.4
This interactive projection shows the current positions of C/2026 A2 (Bok), 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/2026 A2 (Bok) and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2026 A2 (Bok)

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Object name90004946 C/2026 A2 (Bok)
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
90004946 C/2026 A2 (Bok) coordinates18.26735, 55.94433
Center coordinates18.26735, 55.94433

Annual motion of C/2026 A2 (Bok)

Time
DateWed, 8 April 2026
Twighlight start19:01
Twighlight end03:07
Twighlight duration8h 5m
Rise90004946 C/2026 A2 (Bok) is always up
Set90004946 C/2026 A2 (Bok) is always up
Elevation at transit71°
Transit time04:17
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 18h 16m 51s", Dec: 56° 17' 43s
Magnitude18
ConstellationDraco
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2026 A2 (Bok), 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 A2 (Bok) 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 90004946 C/2026 A2 (Bok)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension18.26735°
Declination55.94433°
Magnitude18.4
ConstellationDraco
Elevation59.5°
Azimuth-40.7°

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.