Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence
Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence is in the constellation of
Aries,
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 Ellicott City, United States (all times relative to the local timezone America/New_York):
- 152P/Helin-Lawrence is below the horizon from Ellicott City, United States.
- Given its current magnitude, 152P/Helin-Lawrence is visible only through long exposure photography.
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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 2000 and 31 December 2099, the closest approach of Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence to Earth happens on Wed May 23 2057 at a distance of 1.663905 Astronomical Units, or 248,916,581 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 25 January 2015 00:00 UTC (JD: 2457048.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.30720630 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 9.86827389° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 3.11291775 AU 465,685,867 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.87364710 AU 878,685,101 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4.49328242 AU 672,185,484 km |
| Orbital period | period |
9.5248 years 3,478.9165 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2012-Jul-08 08:53:43 2,456,116.8706 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2022-Jan-16 06:53 2,459,595.7871 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 163.58927889101° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 91.899713530887° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 96.405467709021° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.10348050°/day |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 May 15 | 03h 05m 43s | +11° 07’ 11” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 16 | 03h 06m 31s | +11° 10’ 49” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 17 | 03h 07m 18s | +11° 14’ 25” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 18 | 03h 08m 07s | +11° 17’ 58” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 19 | 03h 08m 54s | +11° 21’ 31” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 20 | 03h 09m 42s | +11° 25’ 02” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 21 | 03h 10m 29s | +11° 28’ 31” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 22 | 03h 11m 16s | +11° 31’ 57” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 23 | 03h 12m 03s | +11° 35’ 23” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 24 | 03h 12m 50s | +11° 38’ 46” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 25 | 03h 13m 37s | +11° 42’ 07” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 26 | 03h 14m 24s | +11° 45’ 27” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 27 | 03h 15m 11s | +11° 48’ 46” | 21.14 | Aries |
| 2025 May 28 | 03h 15m 58s | +11° 52’ 02” | 21.14 | Aries |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence?: Key information on locating Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 152P/Helin-Lawrence with respect to the major Solar System objects.