Comet 30P/Reinmuth
Comet 30P/Reinmuth is in the constellation of
Virgo,
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 30P/Reinmuth from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 30P/Reinmuth is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 30P/Reinmuth is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 30P/Reinmuth from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 30P/Reinmuth 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 30P/Reinmuth 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 30P/Reinmuth to Earth happens on Wed Jan 26 2039 at a distance of 0.830891 Astronomical Units, or 124,299,547 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 30P/Reinmuth, 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 30P/Reinmuth at epoch 22 April 2015 00:00 UTC (JD: 2457135.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.50233068 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 8.12964165° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.87719023 AU 280,823,662 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.66673566 AU 847,731,590 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.77196295 AU 564,277,626 km |
| Orbital period | period |
7.3259 years 2,675.7748 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2017-Aug-18 21:20:43 2,457,984.3894 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2024-Dec-15 15:56 2,460,660.1642 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 13.203664655666° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 119.72629486682° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 245.7900208281° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.13454047°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 30P/Reinmuth 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 | 14h 17m 02s | -02° 33’ 36” | 18.47 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 14h 16m 45s | -02° 36’ 04” | 18.49 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 14h 16m 30s | -02° 38’ 41” | 18.51 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 14h 16m 16s | -02° 41’ 23” | 18.53 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 14h 16m 03s | -02° 44’ 13” | 18.55 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 14h 15m 51s | -02° 47’ 10” | 18.57 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 14h 15m 41s | -02° 50’ 13” | 18.59 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 14h 15m 32s | -02° 53’ 24” | 18.61 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 14h 15m 24s | -02° 56’ 40” | 18.63 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 14h 15m 18s | -03° 00’ 02” | 18.65 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 14h 15m 12s | -03° 03’ 31” | 18.67 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 14h 15m 08s | -03° 07’ 06” | 18.69 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 14h 15m 05s | -03° 10’ 46” | 18.71 | Virgo |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 14h 15m 04s | -03° 14’ 33” | 18.73 | Virgo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 30P/Reinmuth: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 30P/Reinmuth?: Key information on locating Comet 30P/Reinmuth in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 30P/Reinmuth is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 30P/Reinmuth?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 30P/Reinmuth's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 30P/Reinmuth's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 30P/Reinmuth's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 30P/Reinmuth orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 30P/Reinmuth with respect to the major Solar System objects.