Comet 269P/Jedicke
Comet 269P/Jedicke is in the constellation of
Sagittarius,
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 above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South direction at an altitude of 22.77° above the horizon.
- 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 |
Orbit Visualization
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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 Feb 12 | 19h 57m 00s | -15° 21’ 32” | 24.16 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 13 | 19h 57m 25s | -15° 20’ 02” | 24.16 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 14 | 19h 57m 50s | -15° 18’ 31” | 24.16 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 15 | 19h 58m 15s | -15° 16’ 59” | 24.16 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 16 | 19h 58m 40s | -15° 15’ 26” | 24.16 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 17 | 19h 59m 04s | -15° 13’ 54” | 24.15 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 18 | 19h 59m 29s | -15° 12’ 23” | 24.15 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 19 | 19h 59m 53s | -15° 10’ 50” | 24.15 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 20 | 20h 00m 17s | -15° 09’ 17” | 24.15 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 21 | 20h 00m 41s | -15° 07’ 44” | 24.15 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 22 | 20h 01m 05s | -15° 06’ 12” | 24.14 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 23 | 20h 01m 29s | -15° 04’ 38” | 24.14 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 24 | 20h 01m 52s | -15° 03’ 05” | 24.14 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Feb 25 | 20h 02m 15s | -15° 01’ 31” | 24.14 | Sagittarius |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet 269P/Jedicke?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet 269P/Jedicke from Earth?)
- When does Comet 269P/Jedicke rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet 269P/Jedicke?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet 269P/Jedicke orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet 269P/Jedicke with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet 269P/Jedicke for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet 269P/Jedicke in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet 269P/Jedicke with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.