Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte
Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte 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 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte 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 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte 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 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte to Earth happens on Wed Aug 7 2086 at a distance of 0.347380 Astronomical Units, or 51,967,240 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 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte, 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 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte 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 18 | 08h 16m 36s | +17° 27’ 05” | 30.60 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 19 | 08h 17m 08s | +17° 25’ 48” | 30.60 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 20 | 08h 17m 41s | +17° 24’ 28” | 30.60 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 21 | 08h 18m 14s | +17° 23’ 06” | 30.61 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 22 | 08h 18m 47s | +17° 21’ 42” | 30.61 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 23 | 08h 19m 21s | +17° 20’ 16” | 30.62 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 24 | 08h 19m 55s | +17° 18’ 47” | 30.62 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 25 | 08h 20m 30s | +17° 17’ 16” | 30.62 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 26 | 08h 21m 05s | +17° 15’ 41” | 30.62 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 27 | 08h 21m 41s | +17° 14’ 06” | 30.63 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 28 | 08h 22m 17s | +17° 12’ 28” | 30.63 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 29 | 08h 22m 54s | +17° 10’ 48” | 30.63 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 30 | 08h 23m 31s | +17° 09’ 06” | 30.64 | Cancer |
| 2025 May 31 | 08h 24m 08s | +17° 07’ 21” | 30.64 | Cancer |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte?: Key information on locating Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte's computed ephemeris.