Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas)
Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas) is in the constellation of
Libra,
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 G2 (Atlas) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- C/2021 G2 (Atlas) is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South-South-East direction at an altitude of 34.02° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, C/2021 G2 (Atlas) is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 20 inches (500mm) or more.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas) 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 G2 (Atlas) 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 G2 (Atlas) to Earth happens on Mon Apr 15 2024 at a distance of 4.237828 Astronomical Units, or 633,969,999 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 G2 (Atlas), 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 G2 (Atlas) at epoch 17 October 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460235.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.99957861 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 48.47496387° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 4.98202589 AU 745,300,466 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
23,640.71735531 AU 3,536,600,985,267 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
11,822.84969060 AU 1,768,673,142,866 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1,285,557.3467 years 469,549,820.8876 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Sep-09 10:46:54 2,460,562.9492 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 4214-Jul-12 08:05 472,010,383.8368 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 343.30619149774° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 221.09364884833° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 359.99974894735° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00000077°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas) 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 29 | 15h 13m 57s | -04° 23’ 54” | 14.91 | Libra |
| 2025 May 30 | 15h 13m 35s | -04° 17’ 28” | 14.92 | Libra |
| 2025 May 31 | 15h 13m 14s | -04° 11’ 08” | 14.92 | Libra |
| 2025 Jun 01 | 15h 12m 52s | -04° 04’ 53” | 14.93 | Libra |
| 2025 Jun 02 | 15h 12m 31s | -03° 58’ 44” | 14.94 | Libra |
| 2025 Jun 03 | 15h 12m 11s | -03° 52’ 41” | 14.94 | Libra |
| 2025 Jun 04 | 15h 11m 51s | -03° 46’ 43” | 14.95 | Libra |
| 2025 Jun 05 | 15h 11m 32s | -03° 40’ 52” | 14.95 | Libra |
| 2025 Jun 06 | 15h 11m 13s | -03° 35’ 06” | 14.96 | Libra |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 15h 10m 54s | -03° 29’ 26” | 14.97 | Libra |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 15h 10m 36s | -03° 23’ 52” | 14.97 | Libra |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 15h 10m 19s | -03° 18’ 25” | 14.98 | Libra |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 15h 10m 02s | -03° 13’ 02” | 14.99 | Libra |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 15h 09m 45s | -03° 07’ 47” | 14.99 | Libra |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas)?: Key information on locating Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas)'s rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet C/2021 G2 (Atlas) with respect to the major Solar System objects.