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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/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) Observation Details

C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan)

C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) Daily Motion


90004951 C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) will be visible until July, 14, 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 C1 (Tsuchinshan) Visibility on June 27

90004951 C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) is visible from sunset through most of the night

C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Moon Rise, 91.9% illuminated 16:1458°
C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) transit16:5360°
Sunset18:3152°
Civil sunset19:0348°
Twighlight start19:4241°
Astrosession begin20:2633°
C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) set23:14
Moon Set01:36-26°
Astrosession end01:55-29°
C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) rise10:29

Track C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) Position Throughout the Night

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C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) Description

C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan), designated as 90004951 C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan), is a Jupiter-family comet. At the moment, 90004951 C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) is 9.031 AU (1,351,033,330 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Virgo.

Current position of C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) in Solar System

Earth C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan)
DateSat, 27 June 2026
Distance from Earth to C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan)9.0311 AU (1,351,033,330km)
Elongation83°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude18.6
This interactive projection shows the current positions of C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan), 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 C1 (Tsuchinshan) and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan)

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Object name90004951 C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan)
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
90004951 C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan) coordinates12.11038, 7.05533
Center coordinates12.11038, 7.05533

Annual motion of C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan)

Time
DateSun, 28 June 2026
Twighlight start20:25
Twighlight end01:54
Twighlight duration5h 29m
Rise10:29
Set23:10
Elevation at transit60°
Transit time16:49
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 12h 06m 35s", Dec: 07° 01' 28s
Magnitude19
ConstellationVirgo
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan), 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 C1 (Tsuchinshan) 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 90004951 C/2026 C1 (Tsuchinshan)

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension12.11038°
Declination7.05533°
Magnitude18.6
ConstellationVirgo
Elevation17.5°
Azimuth94.5°

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.