Visibility Tonight
Status
Visible
1h 10m
Max Altitude
28°
02:06
Rise
02:06
Set
03:16
Elongation
101°
Separation from Sun
Constellation
Ophiuchus
Moon
29.44%
(Illum.)
37° Sep.
Sky Motion
0.39
"/min
Calculated for Columbus, United States based on astronomical twilight.
Physical Properties
Designation
(8990) Compassion
Absolute Magnitude (MPC)
12.8
Epoch
2461000.5
Orbital Period
2046.6060876595 years
Eccentricity
0.0987917
Inclination
8.05035°
Finder Chart (Next 30 Days)
The green line shows the comet's path over the next 30 days. Dots indicate daily positions.
The map is oriented for the North hemisphere.
Ephemeris
Latitude: 39.96118, Longitude: -82.99879
| Date | RA / Dec | Altitude / Azimuth | Magnitude (Pred) | Distance (AU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No minor bodies found. | ||||
