Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS)
Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) is in the constellation of
Aquarius,
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 C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South direction at an altitude of 38.12° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) 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/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) 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 C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) to Earth happens on Wed Jun 21 2023 at a distance of 2.803424 Astronomical Units, or 419,386,279 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 C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS), 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 C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) at epoch 01 March 2022 00:00 UTC (JD: 2459640.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.99926635 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 50.78462258° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 3.24181968 AU 484,969,322 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
8,834.28484526 AU 1,321,590,204,658 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4,418.76333247 AU 661,037,586,990 km |
| Orbital period | period |
293,737.4461 years 107,287,602.1773 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2023-Feb-11 00:59:44 2,459,986.5415 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 295766-Aug-04 05:15 109,747,588.7188 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 270.91735965107° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 323.68990555098° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 359.99883886922° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00000336°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) 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 | 22h 27m 30s | -00° 14’ 08” | 21.45 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 22h 27m 27s | -00° 11’ 12” | 21.45 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 22h 27m 23s | -00° 08’ 19” | 21.45 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 22h 27m 19s | -00° 05’ 28” | 21.45 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 22h 27m 14s | -00° 02’ 41” | 21.45 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 22h 27m 08s | +00° 00’ 04” | 21.45 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 22h 27m 03s | +00° 02’ 47” | 21.45 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 22h 26m 57s | +00° 05’ 27” | 21.45 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 22h 26m 50s | +00° 08’ 02” | 21.45 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 22h 26m 43s | +00° 10’ 37” | 21.45 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 22h 26m 35s | +00° 13’ 09” | 21.44 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 22h 26m 27s | +00° 15’ 39” | 21.44 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 22h 26m 18s | +00° 18’ 05” | 21.44 | Aquarius |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 22h 26m 09s | +00° 20’ 29” | 21.44 | Aquarius |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS)?: Key information on locating Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS)'s rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet C/2021 C5 (PANSTARRS) with respect to the major Solar System objects.