Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT
Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT is in the constellation of
Sextans,
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 193P/LINEAR-NEAT from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 193P/LINEAR-NEAT is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 193P/LINEAR-NEAT is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT 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 193P/LINEAR-NEAT 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 193P/LINEAR-NEAT to Earth happens on Tue Sep 15 2048 at a distance of 1.141653 Astronomical Units, or 170,788,903 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 193P/LINEAR-NEAT, 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 193P/LINEAR-NEAT at epoch 10 July 2015 00:00 UTC (JD: 2457214.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.39417816 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 10.68695184° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 2.16610349 AU 324,044,470 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
4.98485521 AU 745,723,726 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.57547935 AU 534,884,098 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.7610 years 2,469.4477 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2014-Nov-24 15:42:23 2,456,986.1544 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2021-Aug-29 02:27 2,459,455.6022 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 8.4351343854034° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 335.19350083137° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 33.28857802795° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.14578158°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT 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 07 | 10h 43m 33s | +04° 32’ 26” | 29.51 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 08 | 10h 43m 29s | +04° 32’ 37” | 29.52 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 09 | 10h 43m 26s | +04° 32’ 44” | 29.52 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 10 | 10h 43m 23s | +04° 32’ 46” | 29.53 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 11 | 10h 43m 22s | +04° 32’ 44” | 29.53 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 12 | 10h 43m 21s | +04° 32’ 38” | 29.54 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 13 | 10h 43m 21s | +04° 32’ 27” | 29.54 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 14 | 10h 43m 22s | +04° 32’ 12” | 29.55 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 15 | 10h 43m 23s | +04° 31’ 53” | 29.55 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 16 | 10h 43m 26s | +04° 31’ 29” | 29.56 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 17 | 10h 43m 29s | +04° 31’ 01” | 29.56 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 18 | 10h 43m 32s | +04° 30’ 28” | 29.57 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 19 | 10h 43m 37s | +04° 29’ 52” | 29.58 | Sextans |
| 2025 May 20 | 10h 43m 42s | +04° 29’ 11” | 29.58 | Sextans |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT?: Key information on locating Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT with respect to the major Solar System objects.