Comet 364P/PANSTARRS
Comet 364P/PANSTARRS is in the constellation of
Taurus,
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 364P/PANSTARRS from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 364P/PANSTARRS is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the East-South-East direction at an altitude of 46.21° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 364P/PANSTARRS is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 364P/PANSTARRS from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 364P/PANSTARRS 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 364P/PANSTARRS 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 364P/PANSTARRS to Earth happens on Sat Apr 8 2023 at a distance of 0.120732 Astronomical Units, or 18,061,227 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 364P/PANSTARRS, 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 364P/PANSTARRS at epoch 18 February 2020 00:00 UTC (JD: 2458898.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.72258546 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 12.15008512° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.79853752 AU 119,459,514 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
4.95846081 AU 741,775,180 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
2.87849917 AU 430,617,347 km |
| Orbital period | period |
4.8838 years 1,783.8059 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2018-Jun-24 08:55:28 2,458,293.8719 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2023-May-13 04:15 2,460,077.6777 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 211.96613622523° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 46.21758462148° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 122.02344132044° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.20181568°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 364P/PANSTARRS 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 22 | 04h 26m 52s | +25° 55’ 12” | 26.33 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 23 | 04h 27m 46s | +25° 57’ 30” | 26.33 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 24 | 04h 28m 39s | +25° 59’ 47” | 26.33 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 25 | 04h 29m 33s | +26° 02’ 04” | 26.33 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 26 | 04h 30m 27s | +26° 04’ 20” | 26.34 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 27 | 04h 31m 21s | +26° 06’ 35” | 26.34 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 28 | 04h 32m 15s | +26° 08’ 51” | 26.34 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 29 | 04h 33m 09s | +26° 11’ 06” | 26.34 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 30 | 04h 34m 03s | +26° 13’ 20” | 26.34 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 31 | 04h 34m 56s | +26° 15’ 33” | 26.34 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 01 | 04h 35m 50s | +26° 17’ 46” | 26.35 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 02 | 04h 36m 44s | +26° 19’ 58” | 26.35 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 03 | 04h 37m 38s | +26° 22’ 10” | 26.35 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 04 | 04h 38m 32s | +26° 24’ 22” | 26.35 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 364P/PANSTARRS: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 364P/PANSTARRS?: Key information on locating Comet 364P/PANSTARRS in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 364P/PANSTARRS is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 364P/PANSTARRS?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 364P/PANSTARRS's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 364P/PANSTARRS's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 364P/PANSTARRS's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 364P/PANSTARRS orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 364P/PANSTARRS with respect to the major Solar System objects.