Comet 34D/Gale (Lost)
Comet 34D/Gale (Lost) is in the constellation of
Cancer,
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 34D/Gale (Lost) from Antwerpen, Belgium (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Brussels):
- 34D/Gale (Lost) is below the horizon from Antwerpen, Belgium.
- Given its current magnitude, 34D/Gale (Lost) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 34D/Gale (Lost) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 34D/Gale (Lost) 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 34D/Gale (Lost) 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 34D/Gale (Lost) to Earth happens on Fri Jun 5 2071 at a distance of 0.288714 Astronomical Units, or 43,191,074 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 34D/Gale (Lost), 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 34D/Gale (Lost) at epoch 01 January 1970 00:00 UTC (JD: 2429080.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.76071900 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 11.72810000° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.18290700 AU 176,960,369 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
8.70427170 AU 1,302,140,515 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4.94358930 AU 739,550,434 km |
| Orbital period | period |
11.0000 years 4,017.7500 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 1938-Jun-18 11:35:48 2,429,067.9832 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 1949-Jun-18 05:35 2,433,085.7332 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 209.1572° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 67.9235° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 1.1223642° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.08966860°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 34D/Gale (Lost) 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 15 | 08h 55m 22s | +27° 53’ 32” | 27.22 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 16 | 08h 55m 46s | +27° 50’ 01” | 27.22 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 17 | 08h 56m 12s | +27° 46’ 28” | 27.21 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 18 | 08h 56m 36s | +27° 42’ 54” | 27.20 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 19 | 08h 57m 03s | +27° 39’ 16” | 27.19 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 20 | 08h 57m 30s | +27° 35’ 37” | 27.19 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 21 | 08h 57m 58s | +27° 31’ 55” | 27.18 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 22 | 08h 58m 27s | +27° 28’ 13” | 27.17 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 23 | 08h 58m 56s | +27° 24’ 27” | 27.16 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 24 | 08h 59m 26s | +27° 20’ 39” | 27.15 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 25 | 08h 59m 57s | +27° 16’ 49” | 27.14 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 26 | 09h 00m 28s | +27° 12’ 57” | 27.13 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 27 | 09h 01m 01s | +27° 09’ 05” | 27.13 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 28 | 09h 01m 33s | +27° 05’ 09” | 27.12 | Cancer |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 34D/Gale (Lost): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 34D/Gale (Lost)?: Key information on locating Comet 34D/Gale (Lost) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 34D/Gale (Lost) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 34D/Gale (Lost)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 34D/Gale (Lost)'s rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 34D/Gale (Lost)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 34D/Gale (Lost)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 34D/Gale (Lost) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 34D/Gale (Lost) with respect to the major Solar System objects.