Comet 269P/Jedicke
Comet 269P/Jedicke 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 269P/Jedicke from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 269P/Jedicke is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 269P/Jedicke is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 269P/Jedicke from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 269P/Jedicke 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 269P/Jedicke 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 269P/Jedicke to Earth happens on Mon Dec 26 2089 at a distance of 3.115340 Astronomical Units, or 466,048,305 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 269P/Jedicke, 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 269P/Jedicke at epoch 06 November 2009 00:00 UTC (JD: 2455142.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.43469217 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 6.61164330° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 4.07725036 AU 609,947,974 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
10.34763525 AU 1,547,984,203 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
7.21244280 AU 1,078,966,088 km |
| Orbital period | period |
19.3701 years 7,074.9276 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2014-Nov-25 22:04:56 2,456,987.4201 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2034-Apr-09 20:20 2,464,062.3477 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 223.91591823643° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 248.99103194513° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 266.123246614° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.05088391°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 269P/Jedicke 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 06 | 20h 14m 26s | -13° 19’ 33” | 23.78 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 20h 14m 15s | -13° 19’ 34” | 23.77 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 20h 14m 03s | -13° 19’ 36” | 23.77 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 20h 13m 51s | -13° 19’ 40” | 23.77 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 20h 13m 38s | -13° 19’ 45” | 23.76 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 20h 13m 26s | -13° 19’ 52” | 23.76 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 20h 13m 12s | -13° 20’ 01” | 23.76 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 20h 12m 59s | -13° 20’ 10” | 23.75 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 20h 12m 45s | -13° 20’ 20” | 23.75 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 20h 12m 32s | -13° 20’ 33” | 23.75 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 20h 12m 18s | -13° 20’ 47” | 23.74 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 20h 12m 03s | -13° 21’ 02” | 23.74 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 20h 11m 48s | -13° 21’ 19” | 23.74 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 20h 11m 33s | -13° 21’ 37” | 23.74 | Capricornus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 269P/Jedicke: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 269P/Jedicke?: Key information on locating Comet 269P/Jedicke in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 269P/Jedicke is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 269P/Jedicke?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 269P/Jedicke's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 269P/Jedicke's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 269P/Jedicke's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 269P/Jedicke orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 269P/Jedicke with respect to the major Solar System objects.