Comet 94P/Russell
Comet 94P/Russell is in the constellation of
Capricornus,
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 94P/Russell from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 94P/Russell is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South-West direction at an altitude of 3.90° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 94P/Russell is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 94P/Russell from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 94P/Russell 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 94P/Russell 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 94P/Russell to Earth happens on Tue Feb 23 2010 at a distance of 1.275150 Astronomical Units, or 190,759,767 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 94P/Russell, 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 94P/Russell at epoch 26 October 2013 00:00 UTC (JD: 2456592.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.36387421 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 6.18391849° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 2.23406307 AU 334,211,079 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
4.78990332 AU 716,559,340 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.51198320 AU 525,385,209 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.5817 years 2,403.9591 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2016-Oct-28 00:26:52 2,457,689.5187 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2023-May-28 23:27 2,460,093.4778 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 92.663101402853° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 70.90800527207° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 195.71820172493° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.14975296°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 94P/Russell 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 Jun 06 | 21h 34m 10s | -20° 38’ 20” | 21.99 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 21h 34m 08s | -20° 40’ 15” | 21.98 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 21h 34m 04s | -20° 42’ 14” | 21.98 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 21h 34m 00s | -20° 44’ 18” | 21.97 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 21h 33m 55s | -20° 46’ 27” | 21.97 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 21h 33m 49s | -20° 48’ 39” | 21.96 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 21h 33m 42s | -20° 50’ 56” | 21.96 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 21h 33m 34s | -20° 53’ 17” | 21.95 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 21h 33m 25s | -20° 55’ 42” | 21.95 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 21h 33m 16s | -20° 58’ 12” | 21.94 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 21h 33m 05s | -21° 00’ 45” | 21.94 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 21h 32m 54s | -21° 03’ 22” | 21.94 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 21h 32m 41s | -21° 06’ 03” | 21.93 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 21h 32m 27s | -21° 08’ 49” | 21.93 | Capricornus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 94P/Russell: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 94P/Russell?: Key information on locating Comet 94P/Russell in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 94P/Russell is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 94P/Russell?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 94P/Russell's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 94P/Russell's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 94P/Russell's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 94P/Russell orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 94P/Russell with respect to the major Solar System objects.