Comet 108P/Ciffreo
Comet 108P/Ciffreo is in the constellation of Libra, at a distance of
Finder Charts
The sky charts below show, at different resolutions, the position of comet 108P/Ciffreo in the sky. Click on each chart to access the interactive star map tool.
The following map uses photographic imagery from the Digitized Sky Survey (DSS) to realistically visualize the precise position of comet 108P/Ciffreo against the stars in the background. The horizontal size of the map measures 60 arcminutes. Click on the image to access a more detailed full-screen view.
Equatorial Coordinates
Apparent
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Additional Information
The observed values of Magnitude, Coma Diameter and Tail Length are derived from the most recent observation recorded at the Comet Observers Database. The value of Predicted Magnitude comes from the JPL Horizons ephemerides service and, in the case of comets, might be inaccurate given the highly dynamic and unpredictable behavior of these objects. When available, please refer to the Observed Magnitude value and consider the Predicted Magnitude as a directional indication. We acknowledge with thanks the comet observations from the COBS Comet Observation Database contributed by observers worldwide and used in this table to report recent comet observations.
Rise and Set Times
The following table lists today's rise, transit and set times of comet 108P/Ciffreo from Kristóni, Greece (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Athens):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of comet 108P/Ciffreo from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of comet 108P/Ciffreo from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance is measured in Astronomical Units and the data is sampled with an interval of 1 day.
Note: The values in this chart may not be entirely accurate around the time of closest approach for objects passing very close to Earth at high speed (e.g., Near-Earth Objects).
The value of the distance of 108P/Ciffreo from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the live position tracker.
Closest Approach to Earth
In the period between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2099, the closest approach of comet 108P/Ciffreo to Earth will happen on Thursday 19 October 2028 at a distance of 0.785921 Astronomical Units, or 117,572,159 kilometers:
Note: the values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of comet 108P/Ciffreo, i.e., its apparent magnitude as a function of time. The curve is calculated using the latest ephemerides provided by JPL Horizons. The magnitude data is sampled with the interval of 2 days. Because of this sampling, inaccuracies may occur for objects that have large variations of brightness over a few days. For comets, large discrepancies can arise between the calculated brightness and the observations due to their highly dynamic, and not always precisely predictable, behavior.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of comet 108P/Ciffreo at epoch May, 18 2018 00:00 UTC (JD: 2458257.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.58101345 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 13.98015613° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.52612512 AU 228,305,068 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.75871545 AU 861,491,571 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.64242028 AU 544,898,320 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.9517 years 2,539.1217 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | October 11, 2021 2,459,498.7282 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | September 23, 2028 2,462,037.8498 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 356.86170729108° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 52.402394630927° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 184.01704223407° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.14178131°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of comet 108P/Ciffreo relative to the other major objects in the Solar System. You can access more advanced features using our 3D Solar System Viewer.
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of comet 108P/Ciffreo computed for the past and next 7 days, with a 24 hours interval. Apparent celestial coordinates are provided.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 2025 | 14h 31m 00s | -14° 15’ 14” | 29.37 | Libra |
| Jun 26 2025 | 14h 30m 45s | -14° 14’ 48” | 29.38 | Libra |
| Jun 27 2025 | 14h 30m 31s | -14° 14’ 24” | 29.38 | Libra |
| Jun 28 2025 | 14h 30m 17s | -14° 14’ 04” | 29.39 | Libra |
| Jun 29 2025 | 14h 30m 05s | -14° 13’ 47” | 29.39 | Libra |
| Jun 30 2025 | 14h 29m 52s | -14° 13’ 33” | 29.40 | Libra |
| Jul 01 2025 | 14h 29m 41s | -14° 13’ 21” | 29.40 | Libra |
| Jul 02 2025 | 14h 29m 30s | -14° 13’ 13” | 29.41 | Libra |
| Jul 03 2025 | 14h 29m 20s | -14° 13’ 09” | 29.41 | Libra |
| Jul 04 2025 | 14h 29m 11s | -14° 13’ 08” | 29.42 | Libra |
| Jul 05 2025 | 14h 29m 02s | -14° 13’ 09” | 29.42 | Libra |
| Jul 06 2025 | 14h 28m 54s | -14° 13’ 13” | 29.43 | Libra |
| Jul 07 2025 | 14h 28m 47s | -14° 13’ 21” | 29.43 | Libra |
| Jul 08 2025 | 14h 28m 40s | -14° 13’ 33” | 29.44 | Libra |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 108P/Ciffreo: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is comet 108P/Ciffreo?: Key information on where to find comet 108P/Ciffreo in the sky.
- Distance of comet 108P/Ciffreo from Earth: Find out how far comet 108P/Ciffreo is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is comet 108P/Ciffreo?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of comet 108P/Ciffreo from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of comet 108P/Ciffreo's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of comet 108P/Ciffreo's position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days comet 108P/Ciffreo's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about comet 108P/Ciffreo orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of comet 108P/Ciffreo with respect to the major Solar System objects.