Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff
Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff is in the constellation of
Capricornus,
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 114P/Wiseman-Skiff from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 114P/Wiseman-Skiff is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South-East direction at an altitude of 13.54° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 114P/Wiseman-Skiff is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff 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 114P/Wiseman-Skiff 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 114P/Wiseman-Skiff to Earth happens on Wed Dec 8 2100 at a distance of 0.480766 Astronomical Units, or 71,921,542 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 114P/Wiseman-Skiff, 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 114P/Wiseman-Skiff at epoch 08 April 2018 00:00 UTC (JD: 2458217.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.55447961 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 18.27303860° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.57940877 AU 236,276,190 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.51076619 AU 824,398,889 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.54508748 AU 530,337,539 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.6750 years 2,438.0290 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2020-Jan-14 05:43:15 2,458,862.7384 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2026-Sep-17 06:24 2,461,300.7673 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 172.84336609914° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 271.06205726761° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 264.72393106516° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.14766026°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Feb 02 | 20h 11m 40s | -12° 27’ 34” | 25.43 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 03 | 20h 12m 39s | -12° 23’ 04” | 25.42 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 04 | 20h 13m 37s | -12° 18’ 32” | 25.41 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 05 | 20h 14m 35s | -12° 13’ 57” | 25.41 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 06 | 20h 15m 33s | -12° 09’ 21” | 25.40 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 07 | 20h 16m 32s | -12° 04’ 42” | 25.39 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 08 | 20h 17m 30s | -12° 00’ 00” | 25.38 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 09 | 20h 18m 28s | -11° 55’ 16” | 25.38 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 10 | 20h 19m 25s | -11° 50’ 31” | 25.37 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 11 | 20h 20m 23s | -11° 45’ 43” | 25.36 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 12 | 20h 21m 20s | -11° 40’ 52” | 25.35 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 13 | 20h 22m 17s | -11° 35’ 59” | 25.34 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 14 | 20h 23m 15s | -11° 31’ 05” | 25.34 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Feb 15 | 20h 24m 12s | -11° 26’ 08” | 25.33 | Capricornus |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff from Earth?)
- When does Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet 114P/Wiseman-Skiff with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.