Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS)
Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) is in the constellation of
Leo Minor,
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/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet C/2023 Q1 (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/2023 Q1 (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/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) to Earth happens on Sat Dec 28 2024 at a distance of 1.899001 Astronomical Units, or 284,086,541 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/2023 Q1 (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/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) at epoch 13 November 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460628.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 1.00532377 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 36.64312145° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 2.57571750 AU 385,321,855 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q | n.a. |
| Semi-major axis | a | n.a. |
| Orbital period | period | n.a. |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Dec-01 03:11:17 2,460,645.6328 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 84.409453347088° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 7.1331596506077° |
| Mean anomaly | M | -0.0015867763432649° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00009262°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet C/2023 Q1 (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 | 09h 38m 39s | +36° 19’ 32” | 18.60 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 09h 39m 57s | +36° 04’ 00” | 18.62 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 09h 41m 15s | +35° 48’ 33” | 18.64 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 09h 42m 32s | +35° 33’ 09” | 18.66 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 09h 43m 49s | +35° 17’ 49” | 18.67 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 09h 45m 06s | +35° 02’ 32” | 18.69 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 09h 46m 23s | +34° 47’ 18” | 18.71 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 09h 47m 40s | +34° 32’ 09” | 18.73 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 09h 48m 56s | +34° 17’ 02” | 18.74 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 09h 50m 13s | +34° 01’ 59” | 18.76 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 09h 51m 30s | +33° 46’ 59” | 18.78 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 09h 52m 47s | +33° 32’ 04” | 18.80 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 09h 54m 03s | +33° 17’ 10” | 18.81 | Leo Minor |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 09h 55m 18s | +33° 02’ 21” | 18.83 | Leo Minor |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS)?: Key information on locating Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS)'s rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) with respect to the major Solar System objects.