Comet 205P/Giacobini
Comet 205P/Giacobini is in the constellation of
Leo,
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 205P/Giacobini from Mágocs, Hungary (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Budapest):
- 205P/Giacobini is above the horizon from Mágocs, Hungary.
- Right now it is placed in the South direction at an altitude of 48.42° above the horizon.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 205P/Giacobini from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 205P/Giacobini 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 205P/Giacobini 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 205P/Giacobini to Earth happens on Sun Aug 24 2008 at a distance of 0.585072 Astronomical Units, or 87,525,543 kilometers:
NOTE: values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 205P/Giacobini 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 14 | 09h 48m 30s | +07° 02’ 06” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 09h 48m 58s | +07° 01’ 10” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 09h 49m 27s | +07° 00’ 11” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 09h 49m 57s | +06° 59’ 09” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 09h 50m 27s | +06° 58’ 04” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 09h 50m 57s | +06° 56’ 56” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 09h 51m 28s | +06° 55’ 45” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 09h 51m 59s | +06° 54’ 30” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 09h 52m 30s | +06° 53’ 13” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 09h 53m 02s | +06° 51’ 52” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 24 | 09h 53m 34s | +06° 50’ 29” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 25 | 09h 54m 07s | +06° 49’ 02” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 26 | 09h 54m 40s | +06° 47’ 32” | N.A. | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 09h 55m 13s | +06° 46’ 00” | N.A. | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 205P/Giacobini: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 205P/Giacobini?: Key information on where to find Comet 205P/Giacobini in the sky.
- Distance of Comet 205P/Giacobini from Earth: Find out how far Comet 205P/Giacobini is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 205P/Giacobini?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Comet 205P/Giacobini from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 205P/Giacobini's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of Comet 205P/Giacobini's position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 205P/Giacobini's computed ephemeris.