Comet 32P/Comas Sola
Comet 32P/Comas Sola 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 32P/Comas Sola from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 32P/Comas Sola is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 32P/Comas Sola is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 32P/Comas Sola from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 32P/Comas Sola 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 32P/Comas Sola 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 32P/Comas Sola to Earth happens on Sun Jan 15 2073 at a distance of 1.054585 Astronomical Units, or 157,763,655 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 32P/Comas Sola, 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 32P/Comas Sola at epoch 12 October 2019 00:00 UTC (JD: 2458769.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.55643350 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 9.94718421° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.99582923 AU 298,571,804 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
7.00317862 AU 1,047,660,612 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4.49950393 AU 673,116,208 km |
| Orbital period | period |
9.5445 years 3,486.1445 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-May-02 08:26:18 2,460,432.8516 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2033-Nov-17 11:54 2,463,918.9961 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 53.287153644999° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 57.69384588407° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 188.23242628691° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.10326594°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 32P/Comas Sola 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 16 | 13h 46m 34s | -06° 01’ 07” | 19.22 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 17 | 13h 46m 01s | -06° 00’ 44” | 19.23 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 18 | 13h 45m 30s | -06° 00’ 26” | 19.25 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 19 | 13h 44m 59s | -06° 00’ 14” | 19.27 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 20 | 13h 44m 30s | -06° 00’ 06” | 19.28 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 21 | 13h 44m 01s | -06° 00’ 04” | 19.30 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 22 | 13h 43m 33s | -06° 00’ 07” | 19.32 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 23 | 13h 43m 07s | -06° 00’ 16” | 19.34 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 24 | 13h 42m 41s | -06° 00’ 29” | 19.35 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 25 | 13h 42m 16s | -06° 00’ 48” | 19.37 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 26 | 13h 41m 52s | -06° 01’ 13” | 19.39 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 27 | 13h 41m 30s | -06° 01’ 43” | 19.41 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 28 | 13h 41m 08s | -06° 02’ 17” | 19.43 | Virgo |
| 2025 May 29 | 13h 40m 47s | -06° 02’ 59” | 19.44 | Virgo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 32P/Comas Sola: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 32P/Comas Sola?: Key information on locating Comet 32P/Comas Sola in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 32P/Comas Sola is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 32P/Comas Sola?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 32P/Comas Sola's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 32P/Comas Sola's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 32P/Comas Sola's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 32P/Comas Sola orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 32P/Comas Sola with respect to the major Solar System objects.