Comet 22P/Kopff
Comet 22P/Kopff is in the constellation of
Gemini,
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 22P/Kopff from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 22P/Kopff is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the West-South-West direction at an altitude of 45.38° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 22P/Kopff is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 22P/Kopff from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 22P/Kopff 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 22P/Kopff 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 22P/Kopff to Earth happens on Mon Jul 25 2095 at a distance of 0.224579 Astronomical Units, or 33,596,540 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 22P/Kopff, 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 22P/Kopff at epoch 25 February 2019 00:00 UTC (JD: 2458540.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.54861713 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 4.73986877° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.55475742 AU 232,588,400 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.33410578 AU 797,970,868 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.44443160 AU 515,279,634 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.3927 years 2,334.9349 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2022-Mar-17 21:20:56 2,459,656.3895 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2028-Aug-07 19:47 2,461,991.3244 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 162.91261517187° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 120.83554854268° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 187.95227518762° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.15417989°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 22P/Kopff 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 05 | 06h 42m 39s | +21° 56’ 02” | 22.94 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 06 | 06h 43m 27s | +21° 55’ 30” | 22.95 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 06h 44m 15s | +21° 54’ 57” | 22.95 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 06h 45m 04s | +21° 54’ 22” | 22.95 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 06h 45m 52s | +21° 53’ 46” | 22.95 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 06h 46m 41s | +21° 53’ 09” | 22.95 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 06h 47m 30s | +21° 52’ 30” | 22.96 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 06h 48m 19s | +21° 51’ 51” | 22.96 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 06h 49m 09s | +21° 51’ 10” | 22.96 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 06h 49m 58s | +21° 50’ 27” | 22.96 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 06h 50m 48s | +21° 49’ 44” | 22.96 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 06h 51m 37s | +21° 48’ 58” | 22.97 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 06h 52m 27s | +21° 48’ 13” | 22.97 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 06h 53m 17s | +21° 47’ 26” | 22.97 | Gemini |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 22P/Kopff: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 22P/Kopff?: Key information on locating Comet 22P/Kopff in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 22P/Kopff is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 22P/Kopff?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 22P/Kopff's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 22P/Kopff's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 22P/Kopff's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 22P/Kopff orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 22P/Kopff with respect to the major Solar System objects.