Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR
Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR is in the constellation of
Gemini,
at a distance of
Finder Charts
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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 472P/NEAT-LINEAR from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 472P/NEAT-LINEAR is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the East-South-East direction at an altitude of 28.16° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 472P/NEAT-LINEAR is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR 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 472P/NEAT-LINEAR 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 472P/NEAT-LINEAR to Earth happens on Mon Dec 4 2045 at a distance of 2.431180 Astronomical Units, or 363,699,389 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 472P/NEAT-LINEAR, 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 472P/NEAT-LINEAR at epoch 10 February 2018 00:00 UTC (JD: 2458160.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.55916586 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 10.91437190° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 3.36881423 AU 503,967,437 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
11.91500321 AU 1,782,459,113 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
7.64190872 AU 1,143,213,275 km |
| Orbital period | period |
21.1257 years 7,716.1595 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Jul-28 05:49:04 2,460,519.7424 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2045-Sep-12 09:38 2,468,235.9019 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 218.37756096268° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 208.01230898378° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 249.92875676399° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.04665533°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR 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 Apr 11 | 06h 36m 05s | +12° 34’ 46” | 17.70 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 12 | 06h 36m 56s | +12° 36’ 07” | 17.72 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 13 | 06h 37m 48s | +12° 37’ 26” | 17.73 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 14 | 06h 38m 40s | +12° 38’ 42” | 17.75 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 15 | 06h 39m 33s | +12° 39’ 54” | 17.76 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 16 | 06h 40m 26s | +12° 41’ 05” | 17.78 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 17 | 06h 41m 20s | +12° 42’ 12” | 17.79 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 18 | 06h 42m 14s | +12° 43’ 16” | 17.80 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 19 | 06h 43m 09s | +12° 44’ 17” | 17.82 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 20 | 06h 44m 04s | +12° 45’ 15” | 17.83 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 21 | 06h 45m 00s | +12° 46’ 10” | 17.85 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 22 | 06h 45m 56s | +12° 47’ 02” | 17.86 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 23 | 06h 46m 53s | +12° 47’ 50” | 17.87 | Gemini |
| 2025 Apr 24 | 06h 47m 50s | +12° 48’ 36” | 17.89 | Gemini |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR from Earth?)
- When does Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet 472P/NEAT-LINEAR with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.