Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1)
Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) is in the constellation of
Ara,
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 Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) from Songnim, North Korea (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Pyongyang):
Today Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) is not visible from Songnim, North Korea
- C/1927 X1 (Skjellerup-Maristany) is below the horizon from Songnim, North Korea.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) 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 C/1927 X1 (Skjellerup-Maristany) from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the Live Position and Data Tracker.
Closest Approach
Between 1 January 2013 and 30 December 2100, the closest approach of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) to Earth happens on Mon Jun 3 2013 at a distance of 107.118266 Astronomical Units, or 16,024,664,526 kilometers:
NOTE: values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) at epoch 01 January 1970 00:00 UTC (JD: 2425240.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.99984000 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 85.11260000° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.17615700 AU 26,352,712 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
2,201.78634300 AU 329,382,549,310 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1,100.98125000 AU 164,704,451,011 km |
| Orbital period | period | n.a. |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 1927-Dec-18 04:20:29 2,425,232.6809 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 47.1588° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 78.2436° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 0.000211° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00002700°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) 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 14 | 17h 10m 27s | -66° 04’ 49” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 17h 10m 22s | -66° 04’ 45” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 17h 10m 18s | -66° 04’ 42” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 17h 10m 13s | -66° 04’ 37” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 17h 10m 08s | -66° 04’ 34” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 17h 10m 03s | -66° 04’ 29” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 17h 09m 58s | -66° 04’ 23” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 17h 09m 53s | -66° 04’ 18” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 17h 09m 49s | -66° 04’ 12” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 17h 09m 44s | -66° 04’ 05” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 24 | 17h 09m 39s | -66° 04’ 00” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 25 | 17h 09m 33s | -66° 03’ 53” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 26 | 17h 09m 29s | -66° 03’ 45” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 17h 09m 24s | -66° 03’ 37” | N.A. | Ara |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1)?: Key information on where to find Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) in the sky.
- Distance of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) from Earth: Find out how far Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1)'s position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) with respect to the major Solar System objects.