Comet 108P/Ciffreo
Comet 108P/Ciffreo is in the constellation of
Libra,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
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
Today's rise, transit and set times of Comet 108P/Ciffreo from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 108P/Ciffreo is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 108P/Ciffreo is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 108P/Ciffreo from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 108P/Ciffreo from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance data is measured in Astronomical Units and sampled with an interval of 1 day.
The value of the reported distance might be somewhat inaccurate around the times of closest approach for objects passing extremely close to Earth. The value of the distance of 108P/Ciffreo from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the Live Position and Data Tracker.
Closest Approach
Between 1 January 2013 and 30 December 2100, the closest approach of Comet 108P/Ciffreo to Earth happens on Thu Oct 19 2028 at a distance of 0.785921 Astronomical Units, or 117,572,159 kilometers:
NOTE: values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Comet 108P/Ciffreo, according to the most recent ephemerides data. Magnitude data is sampled with a 2 days interval and there might be inaccuracies for objects changing brightness very rapidly during the course of a few days. For comets there could be large discrepancies between the observed and predicted brightness because of their highly dynamic behaviour.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Comet 108P/Ciffreo at epoch 18 May 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 | 2021-Oct-11 05:28:33 2,459,498.7282 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2028-Sep-23 08:23 2,462,037.8498 JD |
|
| 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nov 30 | 14h 43m 51s | -13° 39’ 35” | 29.86 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 01 | 14h 44m 32s | -13° 43’ 03” | 29.86 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 02 | 14h 45m 12s | -13° 46’ 30” | 29.86 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 03 | 14h 45m 54s | -13° 49’ 55” | 29.86 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 04 | 14h 46m 34s | -13° 53’ 18” | 29.85 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 05 | 14h 47m 14s | -13° 56’ 40” | 29.85 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 06 | 14h 47m 54s | -14° 00’ 00” | 29.85 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 07 | 14h 48m 33s | -14° 03’ 18” | 29.85 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 08 | 14h 49m 13s | -14° 06’ 35” | 29.85 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 09 | 14h 49m 52s | -14° 09’ 50” | 29.85 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 10 | 14h 50m 31s | -14° 13’ 03” | 29.84 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 11 | 14h 51m 10s | -14° 16’ 15” | 29.84 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 12 | 14h 51m 48s | -14° 19’ 25” | 29.84 | Libra |
| 2024 Dec 13 | 14h 52m 27s | -14° 22’ 33” | 29.84 | Libra |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet 108P/Ciffreo?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet 108P/Ciffreo from Earth?)
- When does Comet 108P/Ciffreo rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet 108P/Ciffreo?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet 108P/Ciffreo orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet 108P/Ciffreo with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet 108P/Ciffreo for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet 108P/Ciffreo in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet 108P/Ciffreo with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.