Comet 157P/Tritton
Comet 157P/Tritton is in the constellation of
Ophiuchus,
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 157P/Tritton from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 157P/Tritton is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 157P/Tritton is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 157P/Tritton from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 157P/Tritton 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 157P/Tritton 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 157P/Tritton to Earth happens on Sun Dec 14 2092 at a distance of 0.559012 Astronomical Units, or 83,626,991 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 157P/Tritton, 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.
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 157P/Tritton 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 Jun 06 | 17h 30m 58s | -30° 11’ 04” | 25.22 | Scorpius |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 17h 30m 10s | -30° 09’ 45” | 25.22 | Scorpius |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 17h 29m 21s | -30° 08’ 23” | 25.22 | Scorpius |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 17h 28m 32s | -30° 06’ 57” | 25.22 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 17h 27m 43s | -30° 05’ 29” | 25.22 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 17h 26m 54s | -30° 03’ 57” | 25.22 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 17h 26m 05s | -30° 02’ 23” | 25.22 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 17h 25m 16s | -30° 00’ 45” | 25.22 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 17h 24m 27s | -29° 59’ 03” | 25.22 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 17h 23m 38s | -29° 57’ 20” | 25.22 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 17h 22m 49s | -29° 55’ 33” | 25.22 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 17h 22m 00s | -29° 53’ 44” | 25.22 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 17h 21m 11s | -29° 51’ 51” | 25.22 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 17h 20m 23s | -29° 49’ 55” | 25.22 | Ophiuchus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 157P/Tritton: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 157P/Tritton?: Key information on locating Comet 157P/Tritton in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 157P/Tritton is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 157P/Tritton?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 157P/Tritton's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 157P/Tritton's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 157P/Tritton's computed ephemeris.