Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence
Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence is in the constellation of
Cetus,
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 152P/Helin-Lawrence from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 152P/Helin-Lawrence is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the West direction at an altitude of 1.47° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 152P/Helin-Lawrence is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Finder Charts
High precision deep sky finder chart, 60 arcmin wide, showing where Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence is right now. Click on the image to see a more detailed fullscreen tracker view.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence 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 152P/Helin-Lawrence 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 152P/Helin-Lawrence to Earth happens on Wed May 23 2057 at a distance of 1.663919 Astronomical Units, or 248,918,771 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 152P/Helin-Lawrence, 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 152P/Helin-Lawrence at epoch 21 June 2013 00:00 UTC (JD: 2456465.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.30710705 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 9.86812401° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 3.11600707 AU 466,148,023 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.87818767 AU 879,364,361 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4.49709737 AU 672,756,192 km |
| Orbital period | period |
9.5369 years 3,483.3480 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2012-Jul-08 21:36:13 2,456,117.4002 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2022-Jan-21 05:57 2,459,600.7481 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 163.73212812666° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 91.910598610431° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 35.975717842702° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.10334885°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence 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 Sep 09 | 02h 32m 28s | +04° 07’ 45” | 20.65 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 10 | 02h 32m 15s | +04° 05’ 24” | 20.65 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 11 | 02h 32m 01s | +04° 03’ 00” | 20.65 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 12 | 02h 31m 47s | +04° 00’ 34” | 20.64 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 13 | 02h 31m 32s | +03° 58’ 06” | 20.64 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 14 | 02h 31m 16s | +03° 55’ 35” | 20.64 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 15 | 02h 31m 00s | +03° 53’ 02” | 20.63 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 16 | 02h 30m 43s | +03° 50’ 28” | 20.63 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 17 | 02h 30m 25s | +03° 47’ 51” | 20.63 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 18 | 02h 30m 06s | +03° 45’ 13” | 20.63 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 19 | 02h 29m 47s | +03° 42’ 33” | 20.62 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 20 | 02h 29m 27s | +03° 39’ 51” | 20.62 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 21 | 02h 29m 07s | +03° 37’ 08” | 20.62 | Cetus |
| 2024 Sep 22 | 02h 28m 45s | +03° 34’ 23” | 20.62 | Cetus |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence from Earth?)
- When does Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.