Weekly Information about Bright Comets (2025 Nov. 22: 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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* C/2025 A6 ( Lemmon )

It brightened up to 3.7 mag in late October (Oct. 26, Juan Jose Gonzalez). Now it is 5.2 mag (Nov. 21, Marco Goiato). Fading rapidly. Now it is not observable. It will appear in December in the Southern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  17 11.52  -22  9.8   1.455   0.615    19    6.2  20:31 ( 60, -3)  
Nov. 29  17 12.59  -26 21.4   1.631   0.707    13    7.3  20:40 ( 51, -6)  

* 210P/Christensen

Brightened rapidly. It is visible at 10-11 mag in SWAN images (Nov. 5, Vladimir Bezugly). It will fade out rapidly after this. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be getting higher gradually. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is not observable now, but it will appear in December.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  14 31.97  -18  4.6   0.515   0.525    18    8.4   3:02 (298, -6)  
Nov. 29  14 20.43  -12 45.8   0.621   0.542    29    9.0   2:56 (288, -3)  

* C/2025 T1 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 9.4 mag (Nov. 23, Marek Biely). It will fade out rapidly after this. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually after this, and it will be unobservable in January. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is not observable now, but it will appear in March.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  18 16.78   36 21.0   1.061   1.121    66    9.6  20:31 (119,-23)  
Nov. 29  19  0.69   26 41.1   1.152   1.110    61    9.7  20:40 (111,-17)  

* 24P/Schaumasse

It will brighten up to 8 mag in winter, and will be observable in good condition. Now it is 11.2 mag (Nov. 19, Martin Masek). Brightening 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 winter.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22   9 35.50   19 54.2   0.747   1.337    99   11.0   3:02 (219, 25)  
Nov. 29  10  8.55   19 27.8   0.697   1.297    99   10.3   2:56 (222, 24)  

* 3I/2025 N1 ( ATLAS )

Third interstellar object in history following 1I/'Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov. The eccentricity is extremely big as 6. It approached to Sun down to 1.38 a.u. in late October. Now it is 9.7 mag (Nov. 22, Marco Goiato). It will fade out rapidly after this. It will be fainter than 18 mag in February. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting higher gradually.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  12 31.18   -2  7.5   2.020   1.605    51   10.3   3:02 (267,  8)  
Nov. 29  12  8.76   -0  9.5   1.934   1.754    64   10.8   2:56 (259, 16)  

* C/2025 K1 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 9.6 mag (Nov. 23, Osamu Miyazaki). It will fade out rapidly after this. It will be fainter than 18 mag in February. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is not observable now, but it will appear in December. The nucleus is split into three components.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  10 21.87   53 18.6   0.410   1.142   101   10.3   3:02 (208, -8)  
Nov. 29   6 25.67   74 54.3   0.425   1.273   123   10.9   2:15 (180,-20)  

* C/2025 R2 ( SWAN )

It brightened up to 5.2 mag in October (Oct. 11, Virgilio Gonano). Now it is 10.4 mag (Nov. 21, Carlos Labordena). Fading rapidly. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  23 44.17    6 29.1   0.771   1.520   119   10.7  20:31 (161, 47)  
Nov. 29   0  2.30    7 45.6   0.929   1.631   116   11.4  20:40 (156, 44)  

* C/2025 V1 ( Borisov )

Bright new comet. It brightened up to 10.4 mag in early November (Nov. 4, Michael Jager and Gerald Rhemann). However, it faded out very rapidly afer that. Now it is 14.0 mag (Nov. 8, Michael Jager). It will fade out rapidly after this. It will be fainter than 18 mag in January. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable in December. 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)  
Nov. 22  16 30.64    7 23.8   0.873   0.483    29   11.0  20:31 ( 78,-29)  
Nov. 29  17 23.32    4 35.0   1.100   0.558    30   12.2  20:40 ( 78,-24)  

* C/2024 E1 ( Wierzchos )

It was originally expected to brighten up to 5 mag in January. But actually, the brightness evolution is slower than originally expected. It will be 8 mag at best. Now it is 11.4 mag (Nov. 6, Thomas Lehmann). It will brighten rapidly after this. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable in December. But it will be observable again in February. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is not observable now, but it will appear in January.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  17 22.13   -2 20.9   2.123   1.343    28   11.6  20:31 ( 77,-13)  
Nov. 29  17 35.76   -6  3.1   2.064   1.231    24   11.2  20:40 ( 70,-16)  

* 240P/NEAT

Now it is 11.9 mag (Nov. 19, Osamu Miyazaki). Fading slowly. It stays observable in good condition. The component B is brightening rapidly. Now it is bright as 14.8 mag (Nov. 15, Andrew Pearce).

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22   3 47.97    6  6.0   1.161   2.133   166   12.1  23:41 (180, 49)  
Nov. 29   3 40.50    7 41.4   1.164   2.128   163   12.1  23:06 (180, 47)  

* C/2022 N2 ( PanSTARRS )

Now it is 13.1 mag (Nov. 21, Osamu Miyazaki). Fading slowly. 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)  
Nov. 22   3 20.86   25 57.5   2.974   3.953   171   13.3  23:14 (180, 29)  
Nov. 29   3 18.02   25 43.0   3.006   3.968   165   13.4  22:44 (180, 29)  

* 88P/Howell

It will brighten rapidly after this. Now it is not observable. It will appear in January in the Southern Hemisphere, or in December in the Northern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  14 56.38  -15 52.8   2.776   1.829    13   13.7   3:02 (300,-12)  
Nov. 29  15 14.62  -17 17.0   2.713   1.784    15   13.4   2:56 (300,-10)  

* 235P/LINEAR

It became brighter than expected. Now it is 13.6 mag (Nov. 19, Martin Masek). It stays 13 mag for a while. It locates somewhat low in the Northern Hemisphere. But it will become high in spring. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting higher gradually.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  13  4.96   -9 44.8   2.631   1.993    40   13.6   3:02 (278,  6)  
Nov. 29  13 20.81  -10 59.8   2.576   1.987    43   13.5   2:56 (278,  8)  

* 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1

Now it is 15.7 mag (Oct. 28, Francois Kugel). In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting higher gradually.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  11 25.47   -1 25.7   6.622   6.302    67   14.1   3:02 (256, 21)  
Nov. 29  11 28.02   -1 51.0   6.515   6.303    73   14.1   2:56 (254, 25)  

* C/2022 QE78 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 14.6 mag (Nov. 15, Hiroshi Abe). 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)  
Nov. 22   9 23.41   20 49.3   5.197   5.501   102   14.5   3:02 (216, 25)  
Nov. 29   9 25.19   21 18.5   5.097   5.507   109   14.4   2:56 (211, 27)  

* C/2021 G2 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 14.4 mag (Oct. 11, Hiroshi Abe). It stays 15 mag for a while. Now it is not observable. It will appear in January in the Southern Hemisphere, or in December in the Northern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  16 18.13   -1  7.4   6.908   5.990    20   14.7  20:31 ( 67,-27)  
Nov. 29  16 23.87   -0 59.9   6.933   6.019    20   14.7  20:40 ( 62,-33)  

* C/2024 J3 ( ATLAS )

It will brighten up to 13 mag in 2026. Now it is 14.9 mag (Nov. 17, Alfons Diepvens). It stays 15 mag for a while. It will be unobservable in December. But it will be observable again in January in the Northern Hemisphere, or in February in the Southern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  18 48.19   -7 57.5   5.635   4.984    44   14.9  20:31 ( 85,  7)  
Nov. 29  18 52.29   -7 25.1   5.669   4.948    39   14.9  20:40 ( 81,  0)  

* C/2014 UN271 ( Bernardinelli-Bernstein )

Very large comet. It is expected to brighten up to 13 mag in 2031. Now it is 14.7 mag (Nov. 14, Andrew Pearce). 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)  
Nov. 22   5 27.62  -74 33.2  14.593  14.525    84   14.9   1:23 (  0, 50)  
Nov. 29   5 22.98  -74 45.1  14.585  14.503    83   14.9   0:51 (  0, 50)  

* C/2024 T5 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 14.8 mag (Nov. 10, ATLAS Chile). It stays 15 mag for a while. It stays extremely low in the Northern Hemisphere. But it will become high in autumn. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. It is expected to brighten up to 11 mag in winter between 2026 and 2027.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22   2 52.22  -45 33.3   5.423   5.881   113   15.0  22:45 (  0, 80)  
Nov. 29   2 48.18  -45  4.1   5.423   5.840   110   15.0  22:14 (  0, 80)  

* C/2025 L1 ( ATLAS )

It is expected to brighten up to 13.5 mag and to be observable in good condition in 2026 spring. Brightening slowly. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is not observable now, but it will appear in December. It locates somewhat low in the Southern Hemisphere. But it will become high in winter.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  14 58.47  -47 29.1   2.609   1.813    29   15.2   3:02 (323,  9)  
Nov. 29  15  8.41  -45 46.8   2.586   1.781    28   15.1   2:56 (320, 10)  

* C/2023 R1 ( PanSTARRS )

Now it is 14.8 mag (Oct. 10, J. Tapioles). It stays 15 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable temporarily in January. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable in December. But it will be observable again in February.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  19 12.74    1 46.9   4.286   3.796    54   15.2  20:31 ( 97,  6)  
Nov. 29  19 13.33    0 55.6   4.364   3.775    48   15.2  20:40 ( 91,  0)  

* 78P/Gehrels 2

It will brighten up to 12 mag in 2026 summer. Now it is 16.0 mag (Nov. 11, Ken-ichi Kadota). Brightening slowly. It will be getting lower gradually after this, and it will be unobservable in January in the Southern Hemisphere, or in February in the Northern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  20 36.51  -13 17.0   2.806   2.612    68   15.5  20:31 ( 96, 32)  
Nov. 29  20 45.93  -12 55.1   2.860   2.581    63   15.4  20:40 ( 93, 26)  

* C/2022 E2 ( ATLAS )

It was observed at 12-13 mag for a long time in 2024. Now it is 15.2 mag (Nov. 6, Thomas Lehmann). Fading slowly. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable in December.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  22 29.84   39 35.4   4.827   5.250   110   15.6  20:31 (156, 10)  
Nov. 29  22 28.02   37 56.1   4.955   5.291   104   15.7  20:40 (148,  8)  

* C/2024 R4 ( PanSTARRS )

Brightening rapidly. It is expected to brighten up to 12 mag from 2027 to 2028. Now it is 16.0 mag (Nov. 1, Yukihiro Sugiyama). It stays 16 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually. But it will be getting higher again after February. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable in December.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  21 28.56   21 21.0   6.925   7.039    92   16.1  20:31 (134, 18)  
Nov. 29  21 28.36   21 10.0   6.989   7.000    86   16.1  20:40 (127, 12)  

* C/2025 Q3 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 15.7 mag (Nov. 20, Hirohisa Sato). It stays 16 mag for a while. It stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22   3  1.97   19 41.6   1.413   2.390   168   16.2  22:54 (180, 36)  
Nov. 29   2 47.41   14 13.7   1.414   2.354   157   16.1  22:13 (180, 41)  

* C/2023 C2 ( ATLAS )

It brightened up to 12.7 mag in 2024 summer (Aug. 7, 2024, Thomas Lehmann). Now it is 15.9 mag (Nov. 17, Alfons Diepvens). Fading slowly. 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)  
Nov. 22  22 21.46   51 54.9   4.061   4.503   110   16.1  20:31 (160, -2)  
Nov. 29  22 25.16   51  7.3   4.165   4.559   107   16.2  20:40 (155, -4)  

* C/2022 R6 ( PanSTARRS )

Now it is 16.4 mag (Nov. 10, Ken-ichi Kadota). It stays 16 mag for a while. It stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22   8 58.36  -12  5.4   6.389   6.592    97   16.2   3:02 (235, 56)  
Nov. 29   8 58.65  -12  7.0   6.293   6.597   103   16.2   2:56 (228, 59)  

* 261P/Larson

Now it is 16.7 mag (Nov. 12, ATLAS-MLO, Mauna Loa). Fading slowly. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually after this, and it will be unobservable in February.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  21  6.24  -11 32.3   2.032   2.033    76   16.4  20:31 (103, 37)  
Nov. 29  21 19.17  -10 32.6   2.095   2.027    72   16.4  20:40 (100, 32)  

* 40P/Vaisala 1

It stays 17 mag for a while. It locates somewhat low in the Northern Hemisphere. But it will become high in winter. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is not observable now, but it will appear in December.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  13 39.63   -2 48.3   2.530   1.827    36   16.4   3:02 (277, -5)  
Nov. 29  13 57.48   -4  5.6   2.498   1.832    38   16.4   2:56 (278, -4)  

* 47P/Ashbrook-Jackson

Now it is 16.7 mag (Nov. 18, Michael Jager). Fading slowly. 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 February.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  22 46.53   -6 41.0   2.451   2.811   100   16.5  20:31 (132, 52)  
Nov. 29  22 51.08   -5 48.6   2.546   2.814    95   16.5  20:40 (124, 46)  

* C/2024 A1 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 16.4 mag (Nov. 9, ATLAS-MLO, Mauna Loa). It stays 17 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable in December.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22   8 55.14   43  3.6   3.630   4.122   113   16.5   3:02 (200,  8)  
Nov. 29   8 52.92   45 17.1   3.560   4.142   120   16.5   2:56 (195,  8)  

* 65P/Gunn

Now it is 16.2 mag (Oct. 27, J. Tapioles). It stays 17 mag for a while. It will be unobservable in January. But it will be observable again in March in the Southern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  19 48.96  -28 33.7   3.492   3.030    54   16.5  20:31 ( 74, 30)  
Nov. 29  19 59.83  -28  0.7   3.575   3.038    50   16.6  20:40 ( 72, 25)  

* 493P/2024 Q2 ( LONEOS )

Now it is 16.4 mag (Nov. 16, Alfons Diepvens). It stays 17 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)  
Nov. 22   5  2.41   53 17.1   2.994   3.837   143   16.6   1:01 (180,  2)  
Nov. 29   4 56.53   53 37.1   2.968   3.834   147   16.5   0:27 (180,  1)  

* C/2023 H5 ( Lemmon )

Now it is 16.4 mag (Nov. 17, Alfons Diepvens). It stays 17 mag for a while. It locates somewhat low in the Northern Hemisphere. But it will become high in winter. 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)  
Nov. 22  16 17.66   63 22.8   4.476   4.475    83   16.6  20:31 (148,-46)  
Nov. 29  16 40.41   63 17.2   4.471   4.491    84   16.6  20:40 (148,-48)  

* 145P/Shoemaker-Levy 5

Now it is 16.8 mag (Nov. 17, Alfons Diepvens). It stays 17 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 March.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  22 38.28  -14  5.7   1.632   1.998    96   16.7  20:31 (121, 56)  
Nov. 29  22 46.44  -12 22.0   1.686   1.978    91   16.6  20:40 (116, 50)  

* 48P/Johnson

Now it is 16.7 mag (Nov. 11, ATLAS South Africa). It will fade out rapidly after this. It will be fainter than 18 mag in January. It stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22   3 27.13    2 36.2   1.826   2.781   161   16.7  23:20 (180, 52)  
Nov. 29   3 21.37    2 47.2   1.878   2.811   156   16.9  22:47 (180, 52)  

* 43P/Wolf-Harrington

Now it is 16.6 mag (Nov. 11, Ken-ichi Kadota). 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)  
Nov. 22  10 42.33   -1 27.8   2.600   2.567    77   16.7   3:02 (249, 30)  
Nov. 29  10 49.71   -2 38.3   2.528   2.582    81   16.7   2:56 (247, 33)  

* 164P/Christensen

Now it is 16.9 mag (Nov. 10, ATLAS-HKO, Haleakala). It stays 17 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)  
Nov. 22  10 54.62   19 48.0   2.255   2.340    82   16.8   3:02 (234, 13)  
Nov. 29  11  2.85   19 57.4   2.207   2.380    87   16.7   2:56 (232, 15)  

* C/2025 J1 ( Borisov )

Now it is 16.9 mag (Nov. 10, ATLAS-MLO, Mauna Loa). It stays 17 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is not observable now.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  11  7.87   74 11.1   3.656   4.014   104   16.9   3:02 (196,-26)  
Nov. 29  10 56.05   75 29.6   3.563   3.986   108   16.8   2:56 (193,-25)  

* 302P/Lemmon-PanSTARRS

It brightened very rapidly, and it became brighter than expected. Now it is 16.6 mag (Nov. 17, Andrew Pearce). Fading slowly. It will be fainter than 18 mag in February. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22   0 17.41   -5 49.4   2.859   3.482   121   16.8  20:31 (170, 60)  
Nov. 29   0 18.01   -5 33.6   2.958   3.492   115   16.9  20:40 (154, 58)  

* C/2023 X2 ( Lemmon )

Now it is 16.9 mag (Oct. 3, ATLAS-MLO, Mauna Loa). 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)  
Nov. 22  12  7.96   85  6.9   4.716   5.096   107   16.9   3:02 (186,-34)  
Nov. 29  13 27.13   85 42.8   4.698   5.094   108   16.8   2:56 (185,-35)  

* C/2023 F3 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 17.3 mag (Nov. 15, ATLAS-HKO, Haleakala). It stays 17 mag for a while. It locates somewhat low in the Northern Hemisphere. But it will become high in spring. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  11  1.87  -24  8.5   5.965   5.636    66   16.9   3:02 (275, 38)  
Nov. 29  11  0.34  -24 22.8   5.875   5.656    72   16.9   2:56 (272, 43)  

* 195P/Hill

Now it is 17.0 mag (Nov. 14, W. Hasubick). It stays 17 mag for a while. 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)  
Nov. 22   9 52.30  -25 24.8   4.516   4.468    80   17.0   3:02 (267, 53)  
Nov. 29   9 54.80  -26 36.1   4.436   4.472    85   16.9   2:56 (266, 57)  

* C/2023 RS61 ( PanSTARRS )

Although it is around 20 mag usually, now it is bright in outburst. Now it is 17.2 mag (Nov. 11, ATLAS-HKO, Haleakala). It stays 17 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable in March.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22   2 54.06   38 12.3   7.906   8.831   158   17.0  22:48 (180, 17)  
Nov. 29   2 51.43   38  1.4   7.919   8.822   154   17.0  22:18 (180, 17)  

* C/2019 E3 ( ATLAS )

Very far object. Now it is 16.6 mag (Oct. 19, ATLAS Chile). It stays 17 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be unobservable in December. In the Southern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22   0 12.73  -54 57.1  10.955  11.034    91   17.1  20:31 ( 10, 70)  
Nov. 29   0 10.09  -54 19.4  11.047  11.047    87   17.1  20:40 ( 25, 68)  

* 217P/LINEAR

It brightened up to 12.1 mag in early summer (June 10, Taras Prystavski). Now it is 16.9 mag (Nov. 1, Ken-ichi Kadota). Fading gradually. It will be fainter than 18 mag in January. It stays observable in good condition.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22   9 17.06   12 31.5   1.988   2.393   101   17.3   3:02 (220, 33)  
Nov. 29   9 18.45   12 45.9   1.950   2.449   108   17.4   2:56 (214, 36)  

* C/2025 R3 ( PanSTARRS )

It is expected to brighten up to 7 mag in 2026 April. Now it is 17.2 mag (Nov. 1, Ken-ichi Kadota). It will brighten rapidly after this. It will be unobservable in February in the Northern Hemisphere, or in December in the Southern Hemisphere. But it will be observable again in March in the Northern Hemisphere. At the high light, it is observable in the low sky before the perihelion passage in the Northern Hemisphere, or after the perihelion in the Southern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  22 47.65   29 48.6   2.150   2.682   112   17.4  20:31 (155, 20)  
Nov. 29  22 37.35   27 49.2   2.171   2.587   103   17.3  20:40 (144, 17)  

* C/2020 V2 ( ZTF )

It was observed at 9-10 mag for a long time in 2023. It is fading very slowly. Now it is 16.9 mag (Sept. 29, ATLAS South Africa). It stays 18 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will never be observable after this. 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)  
Nov. 22  19  4.78  -66 39.5   9.300   8.785    55   17.4  20:31 ( 29, 35)  
Nov. 29  19  8.82  -66 15.6   9.403   8.835    52   17.4  20:40 ( 28, 31)  

* C/2017 K2 ( PanSTARRS )

It brightened up to 8 mag from 2022 summer to 2023 spring. Now it is 17.0 mag (Nov. 19, Ken-ichi Kadota). It stays 18 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)  
Nov. 22   6  6.87   30  0.3   9.169  10.016   147   17.4   2:04 (180, 25)  
Nov. 29   6  3.72   30 11.4   9.162  10.065   154   17.4   1:34 (180, 25)  

* C/2024 X2 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 18.8 mag (Nov. 18, ATLAS South Africa). 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)  
Nov. 22   9 22.15   -4  1.8   3.647   3.861    95   17.5   3:02 (234, 46)  
Nov. 29   9 19.35   -3  9.2   3.541   3.879   102   17.4   2:56 (226, 49)  

* C/2025 R1 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 16.9 mag (Nov. 10, Francois Kugel). Fading slowly. It will be fainter than 18 mag in December. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually. 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)  
Nov. 22  18 46.15   42 26.4   1.993   1.975    74   17.5  20:31 (127,-21)  
Nov. 29  18 49.76   38 30.9   2.092   1.976    69   17.6  20:40 (121,-25)  

* C/2019 U5 ( PanSTARRS )

Now it is 17.2 mag (Nov. 15, Andrew Pearce). It stays 18 mag for a while. It stays extremely 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)  
Nov. 22   5 22.22  -47 42.2   8.225   8.599   109   17.5   1:19 (  0, 77)  
Nov. 29   5 15.80  -47 52.9   8.263   8.643   109   17.6   0:45 (  0, 77)  

* 93P/Lovas 1

Now it is 18.5 mag (Nov. 14, Martin Masek). Brightening slowly. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually after this, and it will be unobservable in January. It will brighten up to 15.5 mag in spring. But it is not observable around the perihelion passage.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  21 15.65  -15 33.7   2.334   2.320    76   17.7  20:31 (101, 41)  
Nov. 29  21 24.03  -14 28.1   2.377   2.277    72   17.6  20:40 ( 97, 35)  

* 123P/West-Hartley

It will brighten up to 15 mag from autumn to winter in 2026. Now it is 18.1 mag (Nov. 19, Purple Mountain Observatory, XuYi Station). Brightening slowly. 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)  
Nov. 22   3 56.43   26 47.6   2.079   3.062   173   17.8  23:50 (180, 28)  
Nov. 29   3 49.31   26 58.3   2.053   3.031   171   17.6  23:15 (180, 28)  

* C/2023 U1 ( Fuls )

It continues brightening even after the perihelion passage. Now it is 17.5 mag (Nov. 19, ATLAS South Africa). 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)  
Nov. 22  23 32.55  -64 21.1   5.896   5.847    82   17.7  20:31 ( 14, 59)  
Nov. 29  23 25.07  -63  6.9   5.998   5.875    78   17.8  20:40 ( 23, 57)  

* 276P/Vorobjov

Now it is 17.7 mag (Nov. 20, ATLAS Chile). 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)  
Nov. 22   7  9.02    5 59.8   3.490   4.190   129   17.7   3:02 (182, 49)  
Nov. 29   7  7.03    5 36.3   3.430   4.200   136   17.7   2:37 (180, 49)  

* C/2020 K1 ( PanSTARRS )

It brightened up to 12.1 mag in 2023 spring (May 20, 2023, Jose Guilherme de S. Aguiar). Now it is 17.4 mag (Mar. 25, ATLAS South Africa). 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)  
Nov. 22   6 29.96  -20 41.7   7.868   8.452   123   17.7   2:27 (180, 76)  
Nov. 29   6 26.69  -20 43.4   7.861   8.499   127   17.8   1:56 (180, 76)  

* C/2024 G2 ( ATLAS )

Now it is 17.8 mag (Nov. 14, W. Hasubick). It stays 18 mag for a while. It will be getting higher gradually.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  12  9.15  -12 13.7   6.013   5.480    53   17.8   3:02 (272, 18)  
Nov. 29  12 10.71  -11 57.9   5.919   5.491    59   17.8   2:56 (269, 22)  

* (3200) Phaethon

Fading slowly. It will be fainter than 18 mag in December. 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)  
Nov. 22   1 51.02   36  1.5   1.487   2.391   149   17.8  21:44 (180, 19)  
Nov. 29   1 38.75   33 50.4   1.537   2.397   142   17.9  21:04 (180, 21)  

* (306173) 2010 NK83

Peculiar asteroid moving along a cometary orbit. 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)  
Nov. 22   8  3.93   19 16.1   1.840   2.491   120   17.9   3:02 (197, 34)  
Nov. 29   8  6.56   19 42.6   1.779   2.500   127   17.8   2:56 (191, 35)  

* C/2023 H1 ( PanSTARRS )

Now it is 17.6 mag (Oct. 20, ATLAS-MLO, Mauna Loa). It stays 18 mag for a while. It locates somewhat low.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  20 12.61  -12 39.9   5.664   5.292    63   17.8  20:31 ( 93, 27)  
Nov. 29  20 17.65  -12 15.6   5.787   5.322    57   17.9  20:40 ( 89, 20)  

* C/2013 C2 ( Tenagra )

It brightened in major outburst of 5 mag. Now it is 17.8 mag (Oct. 14, E. Cortes, B. Lutkenhoner). It stays 19 mag for a while. In the Northern Hemisphere, it will be getting lower gradually. It stays extremely low in the Southern Hemisphere.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  19 50.02   -3 34.8  15.515  15.058    60   18.2  20:31 ( 98, 17)  
Nov. 29  19 51.50   -3 35.6  15.623  15.071    54   18.3  20:40 ( 93, 10)  

* 489P/Denning

It had been lost for 113 years. It will pass the perihelion on Dec. 4. It brightened up to 18 mag in outburst in 2007. Brightening slowly. In the Northern Hemisphere, it stays observable in good condition. In the Southern Hemisphere, it will be getting higher gradually.

Date(TT)  R.A. (2000) Decl.   Delta     r    Elong.  m1   Best Time(A, h)  
Nov. 22  10 55.12   11 37.1   1.419   1.567    79   22.3   3:02 (241, 18)  
Nov. 29  11 13.56    9 46.3   1.372   1.562    81   22.2   2:56 (241, 20)  

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