Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein)
Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) is in the constellation of
Hydrus,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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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 C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Today Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) is not visible from Greenwich, UK
- C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) 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 C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) 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 C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) to Earth happens on Sat Apr 5 2031 at a distance of 10.110524 Astronomical Units, or 1,512,512,813 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 C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein), 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 C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) at epoch 13 January 2018 00:00 UTC (JD: 2458132.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
Element | Symbol | Value |
---|---|---|
Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.99869477 |
Orbit inclination | i | 95.55335892° |
Perihelion distance | q | 10.94525581 AU 1,637,386,967 km |
Aphelion distance | Q |
16,760.37726871 AU 2,507,316,756,555 km |
Semi-major axis | a |
8,385.66126226 AU 1,254,477,071,761 km |
Orbital period | period |
767,916.8107 years 280,481,615.1243 days |
Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2031-Jan-26 09:45:43 2,462,892.9068 JD |
Argument of perihelion | peri | 326.33161880945° |
Longitude of the ascending node | node | 190.0846361196° |
Mean anomaly | M | 359.99388998659° |
Mean motion | n | 0.00000128°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) 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 |
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2025 Feb 08 | 03h 32m 04s | -68° 39’ 38” | 17.82 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 09 | 03h 32m 08s | -68° 36’ 39” | 17.82 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 10 | 03h 32m 12s | -68° 33’ 39” | 17.82 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 11 | 03h 32m 18s | -68° 30’ 39” | 17.82 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 12 | 03h 32m 25s | -68° 27’ 40” | 17.82 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 13 | 03h 32m 32s | -68° 24’ 39” | 17.82 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 14 | 03h 32m 39s | -68° 21’ 38” | 17.82 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 15 | 03h 32m 47s | -68° 18’ 37” | 17.82 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 16 | 03h 32m 56s | -68° 15’ 36” | 17.82 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 17 | 03h 33m 05s | -68° 12’ 36” | 17.82 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 18 | 03h 33m 15s | -68° 09’ 35” | 17.82 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 19 | 03h 33m 27s | -68° 06’ 34” | 17.81 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 20 | 03h 33m 38s | -68° 03’ 34” | 17.81 | Hydrus |
2025 Feb 21 | 03h 33m 50s | -68° 00’ 33” | 17.81 | Hydrus |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein)?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) from Earth?)
- When does Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein)?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet C/2014 UN271 (Bernardinelli-Bernstein) with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.