Comet 276P/Vorobjov
Comet 276P/Vorobjov 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 276P/Vorobjov from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 276P/Vorobjov is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South direction at an altitude of 52.44° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 276P/Vorobjov is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 276P/Vorobjov from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 276P/Vorobjov 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 276P/Vorobjov 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 276P/Vorobjov to Earth happens on Thu Nov 7 2024 at a distance of 2.913402 Astronomical Units, or 435,838,741 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 276P/Vorobjov, 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 276P/Vorobjov at epoch 18 May 2015 00:00 UTC (JD: 2457161.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.27507352 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 14.42398480° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 3.89976486 AU 583,396,520 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
6.85929818 AU 1,026,136,404 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
5.37953152 AU 804,766,462 km |
| Orbital period | period |
12.4774 years 4,557.3786 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2013-Jan-04 06:43:29 2,456,296.7802 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2025-Jun-27 15:48 2,460,854.1588 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 205.54464857382° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 212.67831650568° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 68.306619601301° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.07899278°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 276P/Vorobjov 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 06 | 04h 21m 13s | +13° 42’ 40” | 20.03 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 07 | 04h 22m 26s | +13° 44’ 48” | 20.03 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 08 | 04h 23m 40s | +13° 46’ 53” | 20.03 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 09 | 04h 24m 53s | +13° 48’ 56” | 20.04 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 10 | 04h 26m 07s | +13° 50’ 55” | 20.04 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 11 | 04h 27m 21s | +13° 52’ 53” | 20.04 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 12 | 04h 28m 35s | +13° 54’ 47” | 20.04 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 13 | 04h 29m 49s | +13° 56’ 40” | 20.05 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 14 | 04h 31m 03s | +13° 58’ 29” | 20.05 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 15 | 04h 32m 18s | +14° 00’ 16” | 20.05 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 16 | 04h 33m 32s | +14° 01’ 59” | 20.05 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 17 | 04h 34m 47s | +14° 03’ 41” | 20.06 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 18 | 04h 36m 01s | +14° 05’ 19” | 20.06 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 19 | 04h 37m 16s | +14° 06’ 55” | 20.06 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 276P/Vorobjov: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Comet 276P/Vorobjov?: Key information on locating Comet 276P/Vorobjov in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 276P/Vorobjov is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 276P/Vorobjov?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 276P/Vorobjov's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 276P/Vorobjov's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 276P/Vorobjov's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 276P/Vorobjov orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 276P/Vorobjov with respect to the major Solar System objects.