Comet 219P/LINEAR
Comet 219P/LINEAR is in the constellation of
Taurus,
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 219P/LINEAR from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 219P/LINEAR is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the East direction at an altitude of 23.02° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 219P/LINEAR is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 219P/LINEAR from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 219P/LINEAR 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 219P/LINEAR 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 219P/LINEAR to Earth happens on Thu Sep 10 2065 at a distance of 1.311512 Astronomical Units, or 196,199,444 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 219P/LINEAR, 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 219P/LINEAR at epoch 04 December 2012 00:00 UTC (JD: 2456266.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.35211022 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 11.52904293° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 2.36464854 AU 353,746,388 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
4.93489103 AU 738,249,192 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.64976979 AU 545,997,790 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.9728 years 2,546.8105 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2010-Mar-04 11:04:14 2,455,259.9613 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2017-Feb-22 06:31 2,457,806.7718 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 107.57607245283° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 231.02834246937° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 142.27754124491° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.14135327°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 219P/LINEAR 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 16 | 05h 09m 39s | +17° 52’ 09” | 21.78 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 17 | 05h 10m 59s | +17° 52’ 59” | 21.79 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 18 | 05h 12m 18s | +17° 53’ 46” | 21.80 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 19 | 05h 13m 38s | +17° 54’ 31” | 21.81 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 20 | 05h 14m 58s | +17° 55’ 12” | 21.83 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 21 | 05h 16m 18s | +17° 55’ 51” | 21.84 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 22 | 05h 17m 38s | +17° 56’ 26” | 21.85 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 23 | 05h 18m 58s | +17° 56’ 59” | 21.86 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 24 | 05h 20m 17s | +17° 57’ 28” | 21.87 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 25 | 05h 21m 37s | +17° 57’ 56” | 21.88 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 26 | 05h 22m 58s | +17° 58’ 20” | 21.89 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 27 | 05h 24m 18s | +17° 58’ 41” | 21.90 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 28 | 05h 25m 38s | +17° 58’ 58” | 21.91 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 29 | 05h 26m 58s | +17° 59’ 13” | 21.93 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 219P/LINEAR: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 219P/LINEAR?: Key information on locating Comet 219P/LINEAR in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 219P/LINEAR is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 219P/LINEAR?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 219P/LINEAR's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 219P/LINEAR's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 219P/LINEAR's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 219P/LINEAR orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 219P/LINEAR with respect to the major Solar System objects.