Comet 144P/Kushida
Comet 144P/Kushida 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 144P/Kushida from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 144P/Kushida is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South-East direction at an altitude of 10.09° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 144P/Kushida is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 144P/Kushida from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 144P/Kushida 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 144P/Kushida 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 144P/Kushida to Earth happens on Tue Dec 20 2067 at a distance of 0.496525 Astronomical Units, or 74,279,072 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 144P/Kushida, 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 144P/Kushida at epoch 17 January 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2459962.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.63510624 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 3.93039262° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.39733585 AU 209,038,468 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
6.26152823 AU 936,711,293 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.82943204 AU 572,874,880 km |
| Orbital period | period |
7.4939 years 2,737.1587 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Jan-25 19:11:47 2,460,335.2999 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2031-Jul-24 23:00 2,463,072.4585 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 216.34548278396° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 242.97941860683° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 310.96815270967° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.13152325°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 144P/Kushida 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 09 | 15h 36m 51s | -20° 10’ 11” | 27.00 | Libra |
| 2025 May 10 | 15h 36m 03s | -20° 07’ 00” | 27.01 | Libra |
| 2025 May 11 | 15h 35m 15s | -20° 03’ 49” | 27.03 | Libra |
| 2025 May 12 | 15h 34m 27s | -20° 00’ 36” | 27.04 | Libra |
| 2025 May 13 | 15h 33m 38s | -19° 57’ 23” | 27.05 | Libra |
| 2025 May 14 | 15h 32m 50s | -19° 54’ 09” | 27.06 | Libra |
| 2025 May 15 | 15h 32m 02s | -19° 50’ 53” | 27.08 | Libra |
| 2025 May 16 | 15h 31m 14s | -19° 47’ 38” | 27.09 | Libra |
| 2025 May 17 | 15h 30m 27s | -19° 44’ 22” | 27.10 | Libra |
| 2025 May 18 | 15h 29m 39s | -19° 41’ 05” | 27.11 | Libra |
| 2025 May 19 | 15h 28m 52s | -19° 37’ 50” | 27.13 | Libra |
| 2025 May 20 | 15h 28m 05s | -19° 34’ 33” | 27.14 | Libra |
| 2025 May 21 | 15h 27m 19s | -19° 31’ 16” | 27.16 | Libra |
| 2025 May 22 | 15h 26m 33s | -19° 28’ 00” | 27.17 | Libra |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 144P/Kushida: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Comet 144P/Kushida?: Key information on locating Comet 144P/Kushida in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 144P/Kushida is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 144P/Kushida?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 144P/Kushida's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 144P/Kushida's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 144P/Kushida's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 144P/Kushida orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 144P/Kushida with respect to the major Solar System objects.