Comet 327P/Van Ness
Comet 327P/Van Ness is in the constellation of
Sextans,
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 327P/Van Ness from Nice, France (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Paris):
- 327P/Van Ness is below the horizon from Nice, France.
- Given its current magnitude, 327P/Van Ness is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 327P/Van Ness from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 327P/Van Ness 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 327P/Van Ness 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 327P/Van Ness to Earth happens on Thu Sep 18 2042 at a distance of 0.571656 Astronomical Units, or 85,518,466 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 327P/Van Ness, 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 327P/Van Ness at epoch 25 September 2020 00:00 UTC (JD: 2459118.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.56283038 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 36.24515588° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.55754067 AU 233,004,769 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.56802619 AU 832,964,864 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.56278343 AU 532,984,816 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.7250 years 2,456.3065 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2022-Sep-02 13:33:36 2,459,825.0650 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2029-May-24 20:55 2,462,281.3715 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 185.02202491169° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 173.97441924073° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 256.44476482509° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.14656151°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 327P/Van Ness 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 | 10h 36m 07s | +04° 58’ 54” | 26.94 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 10h 36m 25s | +04° 59’ 42” | 26.95 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 10h 36m 44s | +05° 00’ 28” | 26.96 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 10h 37m 03s | +05° 01’ 09” | 26.97 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 10h 37m 23s | +05° 01’ 46” | 26.98 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 10h 37m 43s | +05° 02’ 17” | 26.98 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 10h 38m 04s | +05° 02’ 46” | 26.99 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 10h 38m 25s | +05° 03’ 10” | 27.00 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 10h 38m 47s | +05° 03’ 30” | 27.01 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 10h 39m 09s | +05° 03’ 46” | 27.01 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 10h 39m 32s | +05° 03’ 58” | 27.02 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 10h 39m 55s | +05° 04’ 06” | 27.03 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 10h 40m 19s | +05° 04’ 09” | 27.04 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 10h 40m 43s | +05° 04’ 09” | 27.04 | Sextans |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 327P/Van Ness: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 327P/Van Ness?: Key information on locating Comet 327P/Van Ness in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 327P/Van Ness is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 327P/Van Ness?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 327P/Van Ness's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 327P/Van Ness's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 327P/Van Ness's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 327P/Van Ness orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 327P/Van Ness with respect to the major Solar System objects.