Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski
Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski is in the constellation of
Ursa Major,
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 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the North direction at an altitude of 87.21° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski 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 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski 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 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski to Earth happens on Thu Nov 10 2089 at a distance of 0.844278 Astronomical Units, or 126,302,236 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 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski, 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 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski at epoch 23 March 2019 00:00 UTC (JD: 2458566.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.52818078 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 44.00390736° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.77805804 AU 265,993,698 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.75897297 AU 861,530,096 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.76851551 AU 563,761,897 km |
| Orbital period | period |
7.3158 years 2,672.1073 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2016-Sep-04 12:35:50 2,457,636.0249 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2023-Dec-29 15:10 2,460,308.1321 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 341.10023904542° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 54.00694980179° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 125.35838150407° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.13472513°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski 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 Feb 03 | 13h 24m 35s | +53° 07’ 02” | 24.12 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 04 | 13h 24m 13s | +53° 16’ 48” | 24.13 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 05 | 13h 23m 48s | +53° 26’ 29” | 24.14 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 06 | 13h 23m 21s | +53° 36’ 07” | 24.16 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 07 | 13h 22m 52s | +53° 45’ 39” | 24.17 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 08 | 13h 22m 20s | +53° 55’ 05” | 24.18 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 09 | 13h 21m 47s | +54° 04’ 26” | 24.20 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 10 | 13h 21m 11s | +54° 13’ 39” | 24.21 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 11 | 13h 20m 34s | +54° 22’ 47” | 24.22 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 12 | 13h 19m 54s | +54° 31’ 46” | 24.23 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 13 | 13h 19m 12s | +54° 40’ 38” | 24.25 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 14 | 13h 18m 28s | +54° 49’ 20” | 24.26 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 15 | 13h 17m 42s | +54° 57’ 55” | 24.27 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Feb 16 | 13h 16m 54s | +55° 06’ 19” | 24.29 | Ursa Major |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski from Earth?)
- When does Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet 226P/Pigott-LINEAR-Kowalski with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.