Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami
Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami is in the constellation of
Pisces,
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 332P/Ikeya-Murakami from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 332P/Ikeya-Murakami is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South-South-East direction at an altitude of 46.87° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 332P/Ikeya-Murakami is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami 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 332P/Ikeya-Murakami 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 332P/Ikeya-Murakami to Earth happens on Fri Mar 6 2076 at a distance of 0.538171 Astronomical Units, or 80,509,296 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 332P/Ikeya-Murakami, 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.
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami 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 | 01h 11m 51s | +08° 10’ 32” | 29.02 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 01h 12m 37s | +08° 16’ 06” | 29.01 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 01h 13m 22s | +08° 21’ 39” | 29.00 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 01h 14m 07s | +08° 27’ 09” | 28.99 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 01h 14m 51s | +08° 32’ 38” | 28.98 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 01h 15m 35s | +08° 38’ 04” | 28.97 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 01h 16m 19s | +08° 43’ 29” | 28.96 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 01h 17m 03s | +08° 48’ 50” | 28.95 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 01h 17m 47s | +08° 54’ 10” | 28.94 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 01h 18m 29s | +08° 59’ 27” | 28.92 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 01h 19m 11s | +09° 04’ 43” | 28.91 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 01h 19m 53s | +09° 09’ 56” | 28.90 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 01h 20m 35s | +09° 15’ 06” | 28.89 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 01h 21m 16s | +09° 20’ 15” | 28.88 | Pisces |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami?: Key information on locating Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami's computed ephemeris.