Comet 237P/LINEAR
Comet 237P/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 237P/LINEAR from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 237P/LINEAR is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South direction at an altitude of 51.20° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 237P/LINEAR is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 237P/LINEAR from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 237P/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 237P/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 237P/LINEAR to Earth happens on Sat Jun 10 2056 at a distance of 1.028358 Astronomical Units, or 153,840,157 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 237P/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 237P/LINEAR at epoch 13 December 2021 00:00 UTC (JD: 2459562.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.43436184 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 14.01460564° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.98667831 AU 297,202,845 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.03787715 AU 753,655,696 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.51227773 AU 525,429,271 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.5825 years 2,404.2615 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2023-May-14 13:58:45 2,460,079.0825 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2029-Dec-12 20:15 2,462,483.3440 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 25.235960630624° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 245.37838433426° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 282.64997356293° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.14973413°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 237P/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 Jun 16 | 04h 10m 40s | +22° 10’ 55” | 25.46 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 04h 11m 39s | +22° 12’ 32” | 25.46 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 04h 12m 37s | +22° 14’ 07” | 25.46 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 04h 13m 36s | +22° 15’ 41” | 25.47 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 04h 14m 34s | +22° 17’ 12” | 25.47 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 04h 15m 33s | +22° 18’ 42” | 25.47 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 04h 16m 31s | +22° 20’ 11” | 25.48 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 04h 17m 28s | +22° 21’ 37” | 25.48 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 24 | 04h 18m 26s | +22° 23’ 02” | 25.48 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 25 | 04h 19m 23s | +22° 24’ 24” | 25.49 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 26 | 04h 20m 22s | +22° 25’ 46” | 25.49 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 04h 21m 19s | +22° 27’ 05” | 25.49 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 28 | 04h 22m 15s | +22° 28’ 22” | 25.49 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 29 | 04h 23m 12s | +22° 29’ 38” | 25.50 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 237P/LINEAR: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 237P/LINEAR?: Key information on where to find Comet 237P/LINEAR in the sky.
- Distance of Comet 237P/LINEAR from Earth: Find out how far Comet 237P/LINEAR is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 237P/LINEAR?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Comet 237P/LINEAR from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 237P/LINEAR's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of Comet 237P/LINEAR's position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 237P/LINEAR's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Comet 237P/LINEAR orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 237P/LINEAR with respect to the major Solar System objects.