Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley
Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley is in the constellation of
Virgo,
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 119P/Parker-Hartley from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 119P/Parker-Hartley is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 119P/Parker-Hartley is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley 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 119P/Parker-Hartley from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the Live Position and Data Tracker.
Closest Approach
Between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2099, the closest approach of Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley to Earth happens on Sun Dec 4 2044 at a distance of 1.324615 Astronomical Units, or 198,159,563 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 119P/Parker-Hartley, 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 119P/Parker-Hartley at epoch 19 August 2015 00:00 UTC (JD: 2457254.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.29594027 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 5.18350914° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 3.02393077 AU 452,373,605 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.56605287 AU 832,669,659 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4.29499182 AU 642,521,632 km |
| Orbital period | period |
8.9013 years 3,251.1869 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2014-Apr-03 23:02:16 2,456,751.4599 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2023-Feb-27 03:31 2,460,002.6468 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 181.85970041258° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 243.67815449857° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 55.701021248982° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.11072879°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley 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 May 10 | 14h 50m 25s | -07° 54’ 39” | 21.74 | Libra |
| 2025 May 11 | 14h 49m 49s | -07° 52’ 30” | 21.75 | Libra |
| 2025 May 12 | 14h 49m 14s | -07° 50’ 24” | 21.75 | Libra |
| 2025 May 13 | 14h 48m 38s | -07° 48’ 20” | 21.75 | Libra |
| 2025 May 14 | 14h 48m 03s | -07° 46’ 20” | 21.76 | Libra |
| 2025 May 15 | 14h 47m 26s | -07° 44’ 22” | 21.76 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 16 | 14h 46m 52s | -07° 42’ 27” | 21.77 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 17 | 14h 46m 17s | -07° 40’ 35” | 21.77 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 18 | 14h 45m 43s | -07° 38’ 45” | 21.78 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 19 | 14h 45m 08s | -07° 37’ 00” | 21.78 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 20 | 14h 44m 35s | -07° 35’ 17” | 21.78 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 21 | 14h 44m 01s | -07° 33’ 38” | 21.79 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 22 | 14h 43m 28s | -07° 32’ 02” | 21.79 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 23 | 14h 42m 56s | -07° 30’ 29” | 21.80 | Virgo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley?: Key information on locating Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 119P/Parker-Hartley with respect to the major Solar System objects.