Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak
Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak 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 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak from Svay Rieng, Cambodia (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Phnom_Penh):
- 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak is below the horizon from Svay Rieng, Cambodia.
- Given its current magnitude, 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak 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 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak 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 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak to Earth happens on Sat Apr 1 2017 at a distance of 0.141998 Astronomical Units, or 21,242,660 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 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak, 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 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak at epoch 13 April 2017 00:00 UTC (JD: 2457857.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.66127330 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 9.22846574° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.04504276 AU 156,336,171 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.12537585 AU 766,745,315 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.08520930 AU 461,540,743 km |
| Orbital period | period |
5.4192 years 1,979.3627 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2017-Apr-12 18:04:18 2,457,856.2530 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2022-Sep-13 02:46 2,459,835.6157 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 62.16674348896° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 141.05897236084° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 0.22680168832125° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.18187673°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak 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 27 | 02h 00m 48s | +04° 47’ 13” | 23.95 | Pisces |
| 2025 May 28 | 02h 01m 29s | +04° 50’ 03” | 23.94 | Pisces |
| 2025 May 29 | 02h 02m 09s | +04° 52’ 51” | 23.94 | Pisces |
| 2025 May 30 | 02h 02m 50s | +04° 55’ 36” | 23.94 | Pisces |
| 2025 May 31 | 02h 03m 30s | +04° 58’ 18” | 23.93 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 01 | 02h 04m 10s | +05° 00’ 57” | 23.93 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 02 | 02h 04m 50s | +05° 03’ 35” | 23.93 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 03 | 02h 05m 30s | +05° 06’ 09” | 23.92 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 04 | 02h 06m 09s | +05° 08’ 40” | 23.92 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 05 | 02h 06m 48s | +05° 11’ 08” | 23.91 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 06 | 02h 07m 27s | +05° 13’ 34” | 23.91 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 02h 08m 06s | +05° 15’ 57” | 23.91 | Cetus |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 02h 08m 44s | +05° 18’ 17” | 23.90 | Cetus |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 02h 09m 22s | +05° 20’ 33” | 23.90 | Cetus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak?: Key information on locating Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 41P/Tuttle-Giacobini-Kresak with respect to the major Solar System objects.