Comet 19P/Borrelly
Comet 19P/Borrelly 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 19P/Borrelly from San Pedro Amuzgos, Mexico (all times relative to the local timezone America/Mexico_City):
- 19P/Borrelly is above the horizon from San Pedro Amuzgos, Mexico.
- Right now it is placed in the South-South-East direction at an altitude of 51.78° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 19P/Borrelly is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 19P/Borrelly from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 19P/Borrelly 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 19P/Borrelly 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 19P/Borrelly to Earth happens on Wed Dec 6 2028 at a distance of 0.412670 Astronomical Units, or 61,734,601 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 19P/Borrelly, 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 19P/Borrelly at epoch 05 March 2021 00:00 UTC (JD: 2459279.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.63791428 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 29.31866223° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.30603039 AU 195,379,366 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.90789896 AU 883,809,107 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.60696468 AU 539,594,237 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.8505 years 2,502.1380 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2022-Feb-01 18:20:15 2,459,612.2641 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2028-Dec-08 21:38 2,462,114.4021 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 351.86160719585° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 74.300843098016° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 312.12291943143° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.14387696°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 19P/Borrelly 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 14 | 16h 29m 12s | -15° 43’ 10” | 24.44 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 May 15 | 16h 28m 35s | -15° 42’ 55” | 24.44 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 May 16 | 16h 27m 57s | -15° 42’ 41” | 24.44 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 May 17 | 16h 27m 20s | -15° 42’ 26” | 24.44 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 May 18 | 16h 26m 42s | -15° 42’ 12” | 24.44 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 May 19 | 16h 26m 03s | -15° 41’ 59” | 24.43 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 May 20 | 16h 25m 25s | -15° 41’ 45” | 24.43 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 May 21 | 16h 24m 46s | -15° 41’ 32” | 24.43 | Ophiuchus |
| 2025 May 22 | 16h 24m 08s | -15° 41’ 21” | 24.43 | Scorpius |
| 2025 May 23 | 16h 23m 29s | -15° 41’ 09” | 24.43 | Scorpius |
| 2025 May 24 | 16h 22m 50s | -15° 40’ 58” | 24.43 | Scorpius |
| 2025 May 25 | 16h 22m 11s | -15° 40’ 47” | 24.43 | Scorpius |
| 2025 May 26 | 16h 21m 32s | -15° 40’ 38” | 24.43 | Scorpius |
| 2025 May 27 | 16h 20m 53s | -15° 40’ 29” | 24.43 | Scorpius |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 19P/Borrelly: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 19P/Borrelly?: Key information on locating Comet 19P/Borrelly in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 19P/Borrelly is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 19P/Borrelly?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 19P/Borrelly's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 19P/Borrelly's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 19P/Borrelly's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 19P/Borrelly orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 19P/Borrelly with respect to the major Solar System objects.