Comet 210P/Christensen
Comet 210P/Christensen is in the constellation of
Capricornus,
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 210P/Christensen from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 210P/Christensen is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 210P/Christensen is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 210P/Christensen from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 210P/Christensen 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 210P/Christensen 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 210P/Christensen to Earth happens on Fri Mar 27 2037 at a distance of 0.330214 Astronomical Units, or 49,399,312 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 210P/Christensen, 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 210P/Christensen at epoch 02 February 2010 00:00 UTC (JD: 2455230.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.83169742 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 10.21718056° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.53444526 AU 79,951,873 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.81655966 AU 870,144,941 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.17550246 AU 475,048,407 km |
| Orbital period | period |
5.6588 years 2,066.8888 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2008-Dec-19 23:32:40 2,454,820.4810 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2014-Aug-17 20:52 2,456,887.3698 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 345.76600078503° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 93.872370151587° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 71.414984861488° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.17417483°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 210P/Christensen 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 15 | 21h 37m 17s | -19° 13’ 45” | 21.25 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 16 | 21h 38m 06s | -19° 13’ 07” | 21.21 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 17 | 21h 38m 54s | -19° 12’ 35” | 21.17 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 18 | 21h 39m 42s | -19° 12’ 09” | 21.14 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 19 | 21h 40m 29s | -19° 11’ 49” | 21.10 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 20 | 21h 41m 15s | -19° 11’ 36” | 21.07 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 21 | 21h 42m 01s | -19° 11’ 29” | 21.03 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 22 | 21h 42m 46s | -19° 11’ 29” | 20.99 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 23 | 21h 43m 30s | -19° 11’ 36” | 20.96 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 24 | 21h 44m 13s | -19° 11’ 50” | 20.92 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 25 | 21h 44m 56s | -19° 12’ 13” | 20.88 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 26 | 21h 45m 38s | -19° 12’ 42” | 20.84 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 27 | 21h 46m 19s | -19° 13’ 19” | 20.81 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 28 | 21h 46m 59s | -19° 14’ 04” | 20.77 | Capricornus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 210P/Christensen: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 210P/Christensen?: Key information on locating Comet 210P/Christensen in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 210P/Christensen is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 210P/Christensen?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 210P/Christensen's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 210P/Christensen's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 210P/Christensen's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 210P/Christensen orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 210P/Christensen with respect to the major Solar System objects.