Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra
Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra 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 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South-South-West direction at an altitude of 9.47° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra 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 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra 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 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra to Earth happens on Fri Jan 5 2057 at a distance of 1.153057 Astronomical Units, or 172,494,906 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 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra, 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 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra at epoch 30 November 2015 00:00 UTC (JD: 2457357.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.43970884 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 15.83272198° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 2.44517649 AU 365,793,198 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
6.28305858 AU 939,932,187 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4.36411754 AU 652,862,692 km |
| Orbital period | period |
9.1170 years 3,329.9912 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2013-Feb-23 13:58:11 2,456,347.0821 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2022-Apr-07 13:45 2,459,677.0733 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 38.590173933136° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 81.368552971308° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 109.23465942184° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.10810839°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra 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 May 09 | 18h 47m 49s | -26° 32’ 38” | 25.73 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 10 | 18h 47m 34s | -26° 34’ 26” | 25.72 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 11 | 18h 47m 18s | -26° 36’ 16” | 25.72 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 12 | 18h 47m 01s | -26° 38’ 05” | 25.72 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 13 | 18h 46m 43s | -26° 39’ 55” | 25.72 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 14 | 18h 46m 25s | -26° 41’ 47” | 25.71 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 15 | 18h 46m 06s | -26° 43’ 37” | 25.71 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 16 | 18h 45m 46s | -26° 45’ 29” | 25.71 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 17 | 18h 45m 25s | -26° 47’ 21” | 25.71 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 18 | 18h 45m 04s | -26° 49’ 14” | 25.71 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 19 | 18h 44m 42s | -26° 51’ 06” | 25.70 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 20 | 18h 44m 20s | -26° 52’ 59” | 25.70 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 21 | 18h 43m 57s | -26° 54’ 52” | 25.70 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 May 22 | 18h 43m 33s | -26° 56’ 45” | 25.70 | Sagittarius |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra?: Key information on locating Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra with respect to the major Solar System objects.