Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra
Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra is currently in the constellation of Ophiucus, at a distance of 598,261,464 kilometers from Earth.
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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.
Today's rise, transit and set times of Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra from Greenwich, United Kingdom (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
- Given its current magnitude, 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra Position and Finder Charts
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Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra from Earth is currently 598,261,464 kilometers, equivalent to 3.999131 Astronomical Units. Light takes 33 minutes and 15.5854 seconds to travel from Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra and arrive to us.
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 of Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra to Earth
Between 1 January 2013 and 30 December 2100, 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 172,494,904 kilometers:
NOTE: values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra Brightness and 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.
Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra at epoch 21 June 2015 00:00 UTC (JD: 2457195.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.43978642 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 15.83459608° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 2.44449882 AU 365,691,819 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
6.28252560 AU 939,852,455 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4.36351221 AU 652,772,137 km |
| Orbital period | period |
9.1151 years 3,329.2984 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2013-Feb-23 13:53:38 2,456,347.0789 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2022-Apr-06 21:03 2,459,676.3773 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 38.572040392439° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 81.368493304164° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 91.740527664429° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.10813089°/day |
Visualization of Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra Orbit
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Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra 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. Click on each row of the table to locate Comet 274P/Tombaugh-Tenagra in our Online Planetarium at the chosen date.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Apr 30 | 17h 02m 35s | -18° 41’ 12” | 24.45 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 01 | 17h 02m 08s | -18° 41’ 30” | 24.46 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 02 | 17h 01m 38s | -18° 41’ 48” | 24.46 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 03 | 17h 01m 09s | -18° 42’ 06” | 24.46 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 04 | 17h 00m 38s | -18° 42’ 24” | 24.46 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 05 | 17h 00m 09s | -18° 42’ 41” | 24.46 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 06 | 16h 59m 36s | -18° 42’ 59” | 24.46 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 07 | 16h 59m 04s | -18° 43’ 15” | 24.46 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 08 | 16h 58m 32s | -18° 43’ 32” | 24.47 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 09 | 16h 58m 00s | -18° 43’ 49” | 24.47 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 10 | 16h 57m 25s | -18° 44’ 05” | 24.47 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 11 | 16h 56m 52s | -18° 44’ 21” | 24.47 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 12 | 16h 56m 17s | -18° 44’ 38” | 24.48 | Ophiucus |
| 2024 May 13 | 16h 55m 41s | -18° 44’ 54” | 24.48 | Ophiucus |