95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron)
95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) 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 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South direction at an altitude of 39.85° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) 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 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) 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 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) to Earth happens on Thu Apr 4 2097 at a distance of 7.455320 Astronomical Units, or 1,115,300,037 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 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron), 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 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) at epoch 12 September 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460200.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.37636831 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 6.91660514° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 8.55185962 AU 1,279,339,993 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
18.87413468 AU 2,823,530,366 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
13.71299715 AU 2,051,435,179 km |
| Orbital period | period |
50.7816 years 18,547.9965 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2046-Sep-13 00:43:41 2,468,601.5303 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 339.35855261901° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 209.30820941965° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 196.9435253186° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.01940910°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) 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 16 | 01h 36m 34s | +10° 49’ 13” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 01h 36m 42s | +10° 49’ 58” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 01h 36m 50s | +10° 50’ 41” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 01h 36m 58s | +10° 51’ 24” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 01h 37m 06s | +10° 52’ 07” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 01h 37m 13s | +10° 52’ 48” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 01h 37m 21s | +10° 53’ 28” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 01h 37m 29s | +10° 54’ 08” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 24 | 01h 37m 36s | +10° 54’ 46” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 25 | 01h 37m 43s | +10° 55’ 24” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 26 | 01h 37m 50s | +10° 56’ 00” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 01h 37m 56s | +10° 56’ 35” | 18.66 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 28 | 01h 38m 03s | +10° 57’ 09” | 18.65 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 29 | 01h 38m 09s | +10° 57’ 43” | 18.65 | Pisces |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron)?: Key information on where to find 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) in the sky.
- Distance of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) from Earth: Find out how far 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron)'s position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) with respect to the major Solar System objects.