Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS)
Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) is in the constellation of
Sculptor,
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/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) from Matoaca, United States (all times relative to the local timezone America/New_York):
- C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) is below the horizon from Matoaca, United States.
- Given its current magnitude, C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet C/2022 A2 (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/2022 A2 (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/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) to Earth happens on Tue Jan 17 2023 at a distance of 1.612817 Astronomical Units, or 241,274,033 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/2022 A2 (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/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) at epoch 24 April 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460059.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 1.00038112 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 108.14671367° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.73533438 AU 259,602,328 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q | n.a. |
| Semi-major axis | a | n.a. |
| Orbital period | period | n.a. |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2023-Feb-18 06:27:19 2,459,993.7690 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 88.36787795385° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 171.57952621304° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 0.0002108581318884° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00000321°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet C/2022 A2 (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 16 | 00h 16m 26s | -34° 58’ 33” | 23.33 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 00h 16m 30s | -35° 04’ 02” | 23.34 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 00h 16m 35s | -35° 09’ 34” | 23.34 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 00h 16m 39s | -35° 15’ 09” | 23.34 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 00h 16m 42s | -35° 20’ 48” | 23.34 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 00h 16m 45s | -35° 26’ 30” | 23.35 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 00h 16m 47s | -35° 32’ 15” | 23.35 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 00h 16m 49s | -35° 38’ 03” | 23.35 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 24 | 00h 16m 50s | -35° 43’ 55” | 23.35 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 25 | 00h 16m 51s | -35° 49’ 49” | 23.36 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 26 | 00h 16m 51s | -35° 55’ 46” | 23.36 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 00h 16m 51s | -36° 01’ 46” | 23.36 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 28 | 00h 16m 50s | -36° 07’ 48” | 23.36 | Sculptor |
| 2025 Jun 29 | 00h 16m 48s | -36° 13’ 53” | 23.37 | Sculptor |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS)?: Key information on where to find Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) in the sky.
- Distance of Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) from Earth: Find out how far Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS)'s position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet C/2022 A2 (PANSTARRS) with respect to the major Solar System objects.