Observation details: comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS)
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Daily motion of C/2026 A1 (MAPS)
90004953 C/2026 A1 (MAPS) will become visible again around October 1 after moving far enough from the Sun.
C/2026 A1 (MAPS) visibility on 2026-08-18
90004953 C/2026 A1 (MAPS) Rises at sunrise
C/2026 A1 (MAPS) rise and set timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| C/2026 A1 (MAPS) transit | 09:08 | 46° |
Moonrise, 21% illuminated  | 09:49 | 45° |
| C/2026 A1 (MAPS) set | 14:47 | |
| Astronomical observing session begins | 19:32 | -52° |
| Moonset | 20:26 | -58° |
| Astronomical observing session ends | 02:51 | -7° |
| C/2026 A1 (MAPS) rise | 03:25 | |
| Twilight end | 03:26 | 0° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:59 | 7° |
| Sunrise | 04:28 | 12° |
Track C/2026 A1 (MAPS) Position Throughout the Night
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C/2026 A1 (MAPS) Description
This comet is designated 90004953 C/2026 A1 (MAPS), Jupiter-family comet. C/2026 A1 (MAPS) completes an orbit around the Sun in 1901.2 years. It is currently 3.637 AU (544,066,512 km) from Earth, and is located in the constellation Monoceros.Current position in the Solar System: C/2026 A1 (MAPS)
| Date | Tue, 18 August 2026 |
| Distance from Earth | 3.63984 AU (544,512,314km) |
| Elongation | 37° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 24.3 |
Finder Chart for C/2026 A1 (MAPS)
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| Object name | C/2026 A1 (MAPS) |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| C/2026 A1 (MAPS) coordinates | 7.74505, -6.29067 |
| Center coordinates | 7.74505, -6.29067 |
Annual motion of C/2026 A1 (MAPS)
| Date | Tue, 18 August 2026 |
| Twilight start | 19:28 |
| Twilight end | 02:44 |
| Twilight duration | 7h 17m |
| Rise | 03:25 |
| Set | 14:44 |
| Elevation at transit | 46° |
| Transit time | 09:04 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 07h 45m 24s", Dec: -6° 24' 57s |
| Magnitude | 24 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
The graph summarizes the object’s annual visibility, daily observing windows and transit times.
The vertical axis shows time of day and the horizontal axis shows the days of the year.
The shaded area marks when the object is above the horizon; the white line marks daily transit. You can also view the detailed annual visibility table.
The vertical axis shows time of day and the horizontal axis shows the days of the year.
The shaded area marks when the object is above the horizon; the white line marks daily transit. You can also view the detailed annual visibility table.
Astrometric and Physical Parameters of 90004953 C/2026 A1 (MAPS)
Coordinates and Visibility
| Right Ascension | 7.74505° |
| Declination | -6.29067° |
| Magnitude | 24.3 |
| Constellation | Monoceros |
| Elevation | 43.9° |
| Azimuth | 157.9° |
Acknowledgments
Orbital and small-body data are provided by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Small-Body Database (SBDB) and Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). These resources support accurate positions, orbits and physical characteristics.