Comet 294P/LINEAR
Comet 294P/LINEAR is in the constellation of
Gemini,
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 294P/LINEAR from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 294P/LINEAR is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 294P/LINEAR is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 294P/LINEAR from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 294P/LINEAR 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 294P/LINEAR 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 294P/LINEAR to Earth happens on Wed Mar 4 2048 at a distance of 0.344813 Astronomical Units, or 51,583,245 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 294P/LINEAR, 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 294P/LINEAR at epoch 26 December 2011 00:00 UTC (JD: 2455922.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.59629511 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 18.23310245° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.29146685 AU 193,200,692 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.10660709 AU 763,937,548 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.19903697 AU 478,569,120 km |
| Orbital period | period |
5.7219 years 2,089.9087 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2014-Mar-02 17:47:16 2,456,719.2412 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2019-Nov-21 15:35 2,458,809.1499 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 235.21101191413° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 313.09250999718° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 222.75629228908° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.17225633°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 294P/LINEAR 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 | 07h 33m 15s | +20° 27’ 51” | 20.36 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 07h 36m 00s | +20° 13’ 46” | 20.35 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 07h 38m 47s | +19° 59’ 28” | 20.34 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 07h 41m 34s | +19° 44’ 57” | 20.34 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 07h 44m 22s | +19° 30’ 12” | 20.33 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 07h 47m 10s | +19° 15’ 15” | 20.32 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 07h 49m 57s | +19° 00’ 04” | 20.31 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 07h 52m 46s | +18° 44’ 40” | 20.30 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 07h 55m 35s | +18° 29’ 02” | 20.29 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 07h 58m 25s | +18° 13’ 12” | 20.28 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 08h 01m 14s | +17° 57’ 07” | 20.27 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 08h 04m 05s | +17° 40’ 49” | 20.26 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 08h 06m 56s | +17° 24’ 17” | 20.26 | Cancer |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 08h 09m 48s | +17° 07’ 33” | 20.25 | Cancer |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 294P/LINEAR: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 294P/LINEAR?: Key information on locating Comet 294P/LINEAR in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 294P/LINEAR is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 294P/LINEAR?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 294P/LINEAR's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 294P/LINEAR's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 294P/LINEAR's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 294P/LINEAR orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 294P/LINEAR with respect to the major Solar System objects.