Comet C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) Observation Details
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C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) Daily Motion
90004950 C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) will become visible in November, 1. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from November, 1, 90004950 C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.
C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) Visibility on June 27
90004950 C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) is visible from sunset through most of the night
C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) transit | 15:35 | 65° |
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated  | 16:14 | 63° |
| Sunset | 18:31 | 43° |
| Civil sunset | 19:03 | 37° |
| Twighlight start | 19:42 | 30° |
| Astrosession begin | 20:26 | 21° |
| C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) set | 22:12 | |
| Moon Set | 01:36 | -33° |
| Astrosession end | 01:55 | -36° |
| C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) rise | 08:56 |
Track C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) Position Throughout the Night
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C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) Description
C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS), designated as 90004950 C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS), is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90004950 C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) is 6.604 AU (987,944,338 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Leo.Current position of C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) in Solar System
| Date | Sat, 27 June 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) | 6.604 AU (987,944,338km) |
| Elongation | 64° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 19.4 |
Finder Chart for C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS)
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| Object name | 90004950 C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) |
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| 90004950 C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS) coordinates | 10.81126, 11.96022 |
| Center coordinates | 10.81126, 11.96022 |
Annual motion of C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS)
| Date | Sun, 28 June 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 20:25 |
| Twighlight end | 01:54 |
| Twighlight duration | 5h 29m |
| Rise | 08:56 |
| Set | 22:07 |
| Elevation at transit | 65° |
| Transit time | 15:32 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 10h 48m 43s", Dec: 11° 51' 32s |
| Magnitude | 19 |
| Constellation | Leo |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2026 B3 (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 C/2026 B3 (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 C/2026 B3 (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 90004950 C/2026 B3 (PANSTARRS)
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 10.81126° |
| Declination | 11.96022° |
| Magnitude | 19.4 |
| Constellation | Leo |
| Elevation | 3.6° |
| Azimuth | 77.7° |
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.