Weekly Information about Bright Comets (2025 July 5: South)

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Best time and the azimuth, altitude (A,h) are at lat. 35 deg in the Southern Hemisphere.
Azimuth indicates 0 for south, 90 for west, 180 for north, 270 for east.

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* 217P/LINEAR

Now it is 13.1 mag (June 22, Martin Masek). It will fade out rapidly after this. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable soon. But it will be observable again in July. It stays extremely low in the Southern Hemisphere. But it will become high in autumn.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   4 48.60   14 26.6   2.094   1.334    31   13.6   5:38 (243, 11)  
July 12   5 11.43   15  7.0   2.118   1.370    32   13.7   5:37 (242, 11)  

* C/2023 A3 ( Tsuchinshan-ATLAS )

It brightened up to -3 mag due to the forward scattering in the SOHO coronagraph images (Oct. 9, 2024, Q.-c. Zhang, Charles S. Morris). It became a great comet of 0 mag on the ground. Now it is 14.0 mag (June 30, Thomas Lehmann). Fading gradually. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. It locates somewhat low in the Southern Hemisphere. But it will become high in spring.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  18 52.49   28 38.8   3.648   4.355   128   13.7   0:02 (180, 26)  
July 12  18 42.62   28  8.1   3.724   4.432   128   13.8  23:19 (180, 27)  

* C/2022 N2 ( PanSTARRS )

Now it is 14.6 mag (June 16, Ken-ichi Kadota). It stays 14 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. It locates somewhat low in the Southern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   2 37.53   20 17.9   4.244   3.833    59   14.0   5:38 (214, 27)  
July 12   2 45.18   21  0.5   4.157   3.829    64   13.9   5:37 (209, 28)  

* 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1

Now it is 14.6 mag (June 10, ATLAS South Africa). It will be unobservable soon in the Northern Hemisphere, or in August in the Southern Hemisphere. But it will be observable again in October.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  10  0.10    8 36.7   6.944   6.285    46   14.2  18:31 (122, 25)  
July 12  10  4.19    8 12.9   7.021   6.286    40   14.2  18:34 (117, 21)  

* C/2021 G2 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 13.9 mag (June 29, Toshihiko Ikemura, Hirohisa Sato). It stays 15 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually after this, and it will be unobservable in October.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  15  4.65   -1 25.9   4.901   5.481   120   14.3  20:11 (180, 57)  
July 12  15  4.66   -1  8.5   5.018   5.503   113   14.4  19:43 (180, 56)  

* C/2024 E1 ( Wierzchos )

It is expected to brighten up to 5 mag in 2026 January. Now it is 14.7 mag (June 26, Juan Jose Gonzalez). It will brighten rapidly after this. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable soon. But it will be observable again in July.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  16 40.97   56 11.5   3.022   3.288    95   14.6  21:45 (180, -1)  
July 12  16 29.13   54 47.8   2.957   3.202    94   14.4  21:06 (180,  0)  

* C/2024 G3 ( ATLAS )

It approached to Sun down to 0.09 a.u. on Jan. 13. It brightened up to -2 or -3 mag and it was detected even in the daylight. The nucleus was disintegrated on Jan. 19. However, its remnant is still visible. Fading gradually. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will never be observable after this. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   3 34.41  -64  3.3   3.068   3.319    95   14.6   5:38 (331, 50)  
July 12   3 44.88  -66 17.1   3.127   3.411    97   14.8   5:37 (335, 50)  

* C/2023 R1 ( PanSTARRS )

It is expected to brighten up to 13 mag in early summer in 2026. Now it is 15.5 mag (June 20, Roland Fichtl). It stays 15 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  21 56.42   25 28.3   3.847   4.373   114   14.8   3:05 (180, 29)  
July 12  21 46.37   25 31.5   3.722   4.339   121   14.7   2:28 (180, 29)  

* C/2025 K1 ( ATLAS )

It is expected to brighten up to 7.5 mag in October. Now it is 15.1 mag (July 6, ATLAS-HKO, Haleakala). Brightening rapidly. It will be getting lower gradually after this, and it will be unobservable in September in the Northern Hemisphere, or in October in the Southern Hemisphere. But it will be observable again in August in the Southern Hemisphere. It is not observable for a month around the perihelion passage. But in the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition until mid September and after late October. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is observable only before the perihelion passage.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  22  0.56   21 41.5   1.343   2.017   116   15.4   3:10 (180, 33)  
July 12  21 42.97   22 56.6   1.142   1.906   123   14.8   2:25 (180, 32)  

* C/2022 E2 ( ATLAS )

It was observed at 12-13 mag for a long time in 2024. Now it is 14.7 mag (June 30, Thomas Lehmann). It stays 15 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable in September.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   1 47.54   53 31.6   4.836   4.489    64   14.8   5:38 (192,  0)  
July 12   1 43.47   54 14.4   4.777   4.524    69   14.8   5:37 (187,  0)  

* 48P/Johnson

Now it is 15.4 mag (June 13, A. Sankovich). Fading slowly. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be getting higher gradually. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   2 41.79    4 15.2   2.476   2.226    64   14.8   5:38 (225, 40)  
July 12   2 53.16    4 46.2   2.429   2.249    67   14.9   5:37 (221, 42)  

* C/2022 QE78 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 14.6 mag (May 10, Alfons Diepvens). It stays 15 mag for a while. Now it is not observable. It will appear in August in the Northern Hemisphere, or in September in the Southern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   7 35.14   18  7.9   6.497   5.499    10   15.0  18:31 (107, -8)  
July 12   7 41.84   18 15.4   6.506   5.495     5   15.0  18:34 (103,-13)  

* 21P/Giacobini-Zinner

It brightened up to 11 mag in the SWAN images (Jan. 27, Vladimir Bezugly). It will fade out rapidly after this. It will be fainter than 18 mag in October. Now it is not observable. It will appear soon in the Southern Hemisphere, or in September in the Northern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   6 30.40    3 22.6   2.600   1.684    20   15.0   5:38 (267, -2)  
July 12   6 48.18    2 33.8   2.657   1.750    21   15.3   5:37 (267,  0)  

* 65P/Gunn

Now it is 15.2 mag (June 3, Thomas Lehmann). Fading slowly. It locates somewhat low in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  18 34.89  -31 46.3   1.921   2.927   169   15.1  23:40 (180, 87)  
July 12  18 29.52  -32  3.6   1.937   2.928   164   15.1  23:07 (180, 87)  

* C/2014 UN271 ( Bernardinelli-Bernstein )

Very large comet. It is expected to brighten up to 13 mag in 2031. Now it is 14.2 mag (June 29, Thomas Lehmann). It stays 15 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is not observable now. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is not observable until 2030.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   4 57.61  -66 14.4  14.908  14.975    91   15.1   5:38 (331, 41)  
July 12   5  2.88  -66 31.3  14.874  14.953    92   15.1   5:37 (331, 43)  

* C/2024 J3 ( ATLAS )

It will brighten up to 13 mag in 2026. Now it is 15.2 mag (July 6, ATLAS Chile). It stays 15 mag for a while. It stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  19 14.75  -17 25.8   4.748   5.758   173   15.2   0:24 (180, 72)  
July 12  19  9.18  -16 53.7   4.706   5.717   173   15.1  23:47 (180, 72)  

* 43P/Wolf-Harrington

Now it is 16.5 mag (Apr. 7, Alfons Diepvens). It stays 15 mag for a while. Now it is not observable. It will appear in August.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   6 39.84   19 24.1   3.465   2.454     5   15.2   5:38 (255,-13)  
July 12   6 54.40   18 54.7   3.453   2.450     7   15.2   5:37 (254,-10)  

* 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson

Now it is 16.6 mag (July 3, ATLAS Chile). It stays 15 mag for a while. It stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  23 24.25  -12 31.7   2.293   2.884   115   15.8   4:33 (180, 67)  
July 12  23 25.91  -12 13.0   2.206   2.875   121   15.6   4:07 (180, 67)  

* C/2023 C2 ( ATLAS )

It brightened up to 12.7 mag in 2024 summer (Aug. 7, 2024, Thomas Lehmann). Now it is 15.2 mag (July 1, Thomas Lehmann). Fading slowly. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable in August.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  23 42.32   46 51.9   3.358   3.426    85   15.7   4:51 (180,  8)  
July 12  23 42.46   48 49.8   3.345   3.478    88   15.7   4:23 (180,  6)  

* C/2024 J2 ( Wierzchos )

It brightened rapidly up to 14.6 mag in winter (Jan. 31, Thomas Lehmann). Fading gradually. It will be fainter than 18 mag in November. It locates somewhat low in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   2 38.16    0 34.5   2.455   2.249    66   15.9   5:38 (227, 43)  
July 12   2 46.63   -1 53.3   2.404   2.300    71   15.9   5:37 (224, 48)  

* C/2023 T3 ( Fuls )

Now it is 16.3 mag (June 29, Thomas Lehmann). Fading slowly. It will be unobservable in October in the Northern Hemisphere, or in November in the Southern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  13 24.54  -22 28.6   3.448   3.835   104   16.2  18:31 (180, 78)  
July 12  13 29.68  -21 58.8   3.564   3.859    99   16.3  18:34 (155, 76)  

* P/2023 S1 ( PanSTARRS )

It brightened up to 14.4 mag in winter (Feb. 4, Ken-ichi Kadota). Now it is 17.4 mag (June 14, ATLAS-HKO, Haleakala). Fading slowly. It will be unobservable soon in the Northern Hemisphere, or in September in the Southern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  10 18.13    5 55.8   3.248   2.732    51   16.3  18:31 (123, 30)  
July 12  10 28.29    4 50.0   3.325   2.744    47   16.4  18:34 (118, 27)  

* 88P/Howell

It will brighten up to 9 mag in 2026 spring. Now it is 17.6 mag (June 18, ATLAS-HKO, Haleakala). It will brighten rapidly after this. It will be unobservable in August in the Northern Hemisphere, or in September in the Southern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  10 54.00   10 30.5   3.136   2.736    57   16.4  18:31 (135, 32)  
July 12  11  1.64    9 34.8   3.173   2.693    53   16.3  18:34 (129, 30)  

* C/2023 H5 ( Lemmon )

Now it is 16.6 mag (July 1, Thomas Lehmann). It stays 17 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will never be observable after this.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  10 59.60   64  7.1   4.781   4.313    57   16.4  18:31 (165,-13)  
July 12  11  7.61   63 54.1   4.807   4.314    55   16.4  18:34 (162,-14)  

* C/2025 F2 ( SWAN )

It brightened rapidly up to 7.8 mag on Apr. 8 (Osamu Miyazaki). The nucleus was disintegrated, however, its remnant had been visible until mid May. Fading rapidly. It will be fainter than 18 mag in August. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will never be observable after this. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting higher gradually.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   6  7.16  -35 39.9   1.746   1.512    59   16.4   5:38 (298, 24)  
July 12   6 14.42  -39 23.7   1.808   1.633    63   16.7   5:37 (300, 29)  

* C/2024 L5 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 16.4 mag (July 2, ATLAS Chile). Fading slowly. It will be unobservable soon in the Northern Hemisphere, or in August in the Southern Hemisphere. But it will be observable again in October.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  11  2.00   -3 10.1   3.908   3.604    65   16.4  18:31 (126, 44)  
July 12  11  1.58   -2 36.6   4.052   3.624    58   16.5  18:34 (119, 38)  

* C/2023 F3 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 16.7 mag (June 4, ATLAS Chile). It stays 17 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is not observable now, but it will appear in October. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually after this, and it will be unobservable in September. But it will be observable again in September.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  10 35.70  -25 22.3   5.546   5.317    71   16.5  18:31 ( 93, 53)  
July 12  10 36.45  -24 36.9   5.662   5.328    65   16.5  18:34 ( 90, 46)  

* 3I/2025 N1 ( ATLAS )

Third interstellar object in history following 1I/'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. The eccentricity is extremely big as 6. It approaches to Sun down to 1.38 a.u. in late October. It is not observable around the perihelion passage. But it is expected to be observable at 12 mag before and after that time. Now it is 16.6 mag (July 6, John Maikner). It will brighten rapidly after this. It will be getting lower gradually after this, and it will be unobservable in October.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  17 59.49  -18 38.6   3.412   4.406   166   17.1  23:04 (180, 74)  
July 12  17 43.54  -18 29.4   3.222   4.172   156   16.7  22:20 (180, 73)  

* C/2024 T5 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 16.4 mag (July 1, ATLAS Chile). It stays 16 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is not observable now, but it will be observable soon. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. It is expected to brighten up to 13 mag in winter between 2026 and 2027.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   3  0.04  -37 48.2   6.793   6.729    82   16.9   5:38 (286, 60)  
July 12   3  4.49  -38  7.5   6.686   6.686    85   16.9   5:37 (286, 64)  

* C/2019 E3 ( ATLAS )

Very far object. Now it is 16.8 mag (June 6, Taras Prystavski). It stays 17 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is not observable now. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   1 31.01  -54 29.6  10.510  10.794   103   16.9   5:38 (336, 68)  
July 12   1 30.37  -54 50.4  10.463  10.805   107   16.9   5:37 (346, 69)  

* C/2019 U5 ( PanSTARRS )

Now it is 16.4 mag (May 4, ATLAS South Africa). It stays 17 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is not observable now, but it will appear in September. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   5 49.92  -36 26.4   8.147   7.710    61   17.0   5:38 (297, 27)  
July 12   5 52.32  -36 40.4   8.170   7.755    62   17.1   5:37 (295, 32)  

* 362P/(457175) 2008 GO98

Now it is 18.6 mag (June 4, Toshihiko Ikemura, Hirohisa Sato). Fading slowly. It will be fainter than 18 mag in October. It stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  21 53.76    4 32.2   2.638   3.369   128   17.1   3:03 (180, 50)  
July 12  21 51.79    4 32.0   2.587   3.386   135   17.1   2:33 (180, 50)  

* 302P/Lemmon-PanSTARRS

Now it is 16.9 mag (July 7, ATLAS Chile). It stays 17 mag for a while. It stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   0 42.12   -0 50.9   3.111   3.332    93   17.1   5:38 (186, 56)  
July 12   0 46.25   -0 40.7   3.020   3.337    99   17.1   5:27 (180, 56)  

* C/2020 V2 ( ZTF )

It was observed at 9-10 mag for a long time in 2023. Now it is 16.6 mag (July 4, ATLAS Chile). It stays 18 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will never be observable after this. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. It is brighter than this ephemeris recently.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  21 29.01  -73  5.6   7.137   7.772   125   17.2   2:40 (  0, 52)  
July 12  21 14.55  -73 43.0   7.180   7.824   126   17.2   1:58 (  0, 51)  

* C/2025 L1 ( ATLAS )

It is expected to brighten up to 13.5 mag and to be observable in good condition in 2026 spring. Now it is 17.4 mag (July 4, ATLAS Chile). Brightening slowly. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is not observable now. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   3 49.89  -58  6.0   2.746   2.923    89   17.4   5:38 (321, 50)  
July 12   4 13.12  -60 46.6   2.647   2.858    91   17.2   5:37 (325, 50)  

* 351P/Wiegert-PanSTARRS

Now it is brighter than expected. Now it is 17.7 mag (July 3, ATLAS South Africa). Fading slowly. It will be fainter than 18 mag in September. It stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  20 12.50  -15 48.5   2.199   3.176   160   17.3   1:22 (180, 71)  
July 12  20  7.78  -15 34.4   2.181   3.183   167   17.3   0:50 (180, 71)  

* C/2021 S3 ( PanSTARRS )

It brightened up to 9.6 mag from February to March in 2024 (Feb. 25, 2024, Thomas Lehmann). Now it is 17.5 mag (June 26, Ken-ichi Kadota). It stays 18 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. It stays extremely low in the Southern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  23 43.46   43 20.2   5.919   5.948    86   17.3   4:52 (180, 12)  
July 12  23 42.50   43 48.3   5.894   6.010    91   17.3   4:23 (180, 11)  

* 240P/NEAT

It will brighten up to 14 mag and will be observable in good condition from autumn to winter. Brightening gradually. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be getting higher gradually. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. It was reported as very bright as 14.4 mag on July 7 (ATLAS Chile). Maybe it is in outburst.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   2 37.52   -5 35.3   2.655   2.483    69   17.5   5:38 (232, 48)  
July 12   2 48.26   -4 54.1   2.559   2.457    72   17.3   5:37 (227, 50)  

* C/2019 L3 ( ATLAS )

It brightened up to 8.3 mag in 2021-2022 winter (Jan. 6, 2022, Toshiyuki Takahashi). Now it is 17.7 mag (May 13, Jean-Claude Merlin). It stays 18 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will never be observable after this. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  11 55.77  -54 28.2  10.289  10.516   100   17.4  18:31 ( 31, 65)  
July 12  11 58.11  -54  6.1  10.406  10.559    95   17.5  18:34 ( 37, 62)  

* C/2024 G2 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 17.7 mag (June 29, ATLAS South Africa). It stays 18 mag for a while. It will be unobservable in September in the Southern Hemisphere, or in October in the Northern Hemisphere. But it will be observable again in October.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  11  7.69  -19 48.5   5.528   5.351    74   17.5  18:31 (108, 56)  
July 12  11  9.77  -18 50.4   5.640   5.352    68   17.5  18:34 (103, 50)  

* C/2024 G6 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 16.6 mag (June 18, Ken-ichi Kadota). It stays 18 mag for a while. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually after this, and it will be unobservable in October.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  16  8.06  -16 52.4   5.804   6.617   140   17.5  21:14 (180, 72)  
July 12  16  3.62  -16 10.0   5.879   6.606   132   17.5  20:42 (180, 71)  

* C/2024 G4 ( PanSTARRS )

Now it is 17.7 mag (June 29, Toshihiko Ikemura, Hirohisa Sato). It stays 18 mag for a while. It stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  16 45.12   16 19.9   4.590   5.294   129   17.5  21:51 (180, 39)  
July 12  16 43.56   15 48.6   4.620   5.274   125   17.5  21:22 (180, 39)  

* C/2023 V1 ( Lemmon )

Now it is 17.6 mag (June 18, Alfons Diepvens). It stays 18 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is not observable now, but it will appear in August.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  16 21.58   60 52.6   4.978   5.093    90   17.6  21:25 (180, -6)  
July 12  16  7.79   59 31.1   5.006   5.093    89   17.6  20:44 (180, -4)  

* 2024 XK14

Peculiar asteroid moving along a cometary orbit. Michael Mattiazzo detected a 25-arcsec tail on May 31. Now it is 17.8 mag (May 31, Michael Mattiazzo). It will fade out rapidly after this. It will be fainter than 18 mag soon. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will never be observable after this.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   4 50.41  -42 28.3   2.213   2.121    71   17.8   5:38 (299, 40)  
July 12   5  9.14  -46 38.7   2.162   2.141    75   17.9   5:37 (304, 42)  

* C/2023 U1 ( Fuls )

Now it is 17.1 mag (July 4, ATLAS Chile). It stays 18 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will never be observable after this. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5   3 26.24  -52 40.4   5.307   5.371    88   17.8   5:38 (313, 54)  
July 12   3 26.40  -53 52.3   5.268   5.391    91   17.8   5:37 (317, 58)  

* C/2023 H1 ( PanSTARRS )

Now it is 16.4 mag (July 5, ATLAS-HKO, Haleakala). Fading slowly. It will be fainter than 18 mag soon. It stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
July  5  20  9.37  -17 55.9   3.807   4.785   162   17.9   1:19 (180, 73)  
July 12  20  6.12  -17 39.5   3.803   4.806   169   17.9   0:48 (180, 73)  

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