Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa
Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa is in the constellation of
Leo,
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 72P/Denning-Fujikawa from Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma) (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Rangoon):
- 72P/Denning-Fujikawa is above the horizon from Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma).
- Right now it is placed in the West direction at an altitude of 25.00° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 72P/Denning-Fujikawa is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa 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 72P/Denning-Fujikawa 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 72P/Denning-Fujikawa to Earth happens on Fri Aug 22 2059 at a distance of 0.170790 Astronomical Units, or 25,549,815 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 72P/Denning-Fujikawa, 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 72P/Denning-Fujikawa at epoch 20 September 2015 00:00 UTC (JD: 2457286.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.82045974 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 9.23291453° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.78052891 AU 116,765,464 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
7.91422175 AU 1,183,950,725 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4.34737533 AU 650,358,094 km |
| Orbital period | period |
9.0646 years 3,310.8472 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2014-Jul-12 06:43:54 2,456,850.7805 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2023-Aug-05 03:03 2,460,161.6277 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 338.47296453447° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 35.435634609379° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 47.377306623804° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.10873350°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa 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 20 | 11h 10m 02s | +12° 26’ 19” | 36.06 | Leo |
| 2025 May 21 | 11h 09m 59s | +12° 25’ 04” | 36.07 | Leo |
| 2025 May 22 | 11h 09m 57s | +12° 23’ 45” | 36.09 | Leo |
| 2025 May 23 | 11h 09m 55s | +12° 22’ 23” | 36.10 | Leo |
| 2025 May 24 | 11h 09m 54s | +12° 20’ 57” | 36.11 | Leo |
| 2025 May 25 | 11h 09m 54s | +12° 19’ 27” | 36.13 | Leo |
| 2025 May 26 | 11h 09m 54s | +12° 17’ 54” | 36.14 | Leo |
| 2025 May 27 | 11h 09m 55s | +12° 16’ 17” | 36.15 | Leo |
| 2025 May 28 | 11h 09m 57s | +12° 14’ 37” | 36.17 | Leo |
| 2025 May 29 | 11h 09m 59s | +12° 12’ 54” | 36.18 | Leo |
| 2025 May 30 | 11h 10m 02s | +12° 11’ 07” | 36.19 | Leo |
| 2025 May 31 | 11h 10m 05s | +12° 09’ 17” | 36.21 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 01 | 11h 10m 10s | +12° 07’ 24” | 36.22 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 02 | 11h 10m 14s | +12° 05’ 27” | 36.23 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa?: Key information on locating Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 72P/Denning-Fujikawa with respect to the major Solar System objects.