Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS)
Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) is in the constellation of
Lynx,
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 E2 (ATLAS) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the East-North-East direction at an altitude of 45.93° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 10 inches (250mm) or more.
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Finder Charts
High precision deep sky finder chart, 60 arcmin wide, showing where Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) is right now. Click on the image to see a more detailed fullscreen tracker view.
Also check out Where is Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS)?, a page that provides all the information needed to find Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) in the sky and additional links to sky charts.
Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet C/2022 E2 (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/2022 E2 (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/2022 E2 (ATLAS) to Earth happens on Sun Dec 1 2024 at a distance of 2.985867 Astronomical Units, or 446,679,394 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 E2 (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/2022 E2 (ATLAS) at epoch 17 November 2022 00:00 UTC (JD: 2459901.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 1.00126291 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 137.14075180° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 3.66700375 AU 548,575,953 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q | n.a. |
| Semi-major axis | a | n.a. |
| Orbital period | period | n.a. |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Sep-13 21:02:41 2,460,567.3769 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 41.672992076469° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 125.35848889281° |
| Mean anomaly | M | -0.0041945802138741° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00000630°/day |
Orbit Visualization
View Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) in the 3D Solar System Simulator
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet C/2022 E2 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sep 13 | 07h 39m 10s | +46° 23’ 56” | 13.65 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 14 | 07h 39m 16s | +46° 36’ 44” | 13.64 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 15 | 07h 39m 22s | +46° 49’ 45” | 13.64 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 16 | 07h 39m 25s | +47° 02’ 57” | 13.63 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 17 | 07h 39m 28s | +47° 16’ 22” | 13.62 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 18 | 07h 39m 29s | +47° 29’ 58” | 13.61 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 19 | 07h 39m 29s | +47° 43’ 47” | 13.60 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 20 | 07h 39m 28s | +47° 57’ 48” | 13.59 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 21 | 07h 39m 25s | +48° 12’ 01” | 13.58 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 22 | 07h 39m 21s | +48° 26’ 27” | 13.57 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 23 | 07h 39m 15s | +48° 41’ 07” | 13.56 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 24 | 07h 39m 08s | +48° 55’ 59” | 13.55 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 25 | 07h 38m 59s | +49° 11’ 03” | 13.54 | Lynx |
| 2024 Sep 26 | 07h 38m 49s | +49° 26’ 21” | 13.53 | Lynx |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS)?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) from Earth?)
- When does Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS)?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet C/2022 E2 (ATLAS) with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.