Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS)
Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) is in the constellation of
Lynx,
at a distance of
Finder Charts
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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 above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the East-North-East direction at an altitude of 48.29° above the horizon.
- 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 |
Orbit Visualization
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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 Apr 11 | 08h 26m 20s | +52° 25’ 58” | 17.56 | Lynx |
| 2025 Apr 12 | 08h 27m 33s | +52° 07’ 09” | 17.58 | Lynx |
| 2025 Apr 13 | 08h 28m 47s | +51° 48’ 22” | 17.60 | Lynx |
| 2025 Apr 14 | 08h 30m 01s | +51° 29’ 38” | 17.62 | Lynx |
| 2025 Apr 15 | 08h 31m 15s | +51° 10’ 57” | 17.64 | Lynx |
| 2025 Apr 16 | 08h 32m 30s | +50° 52’ 19” | 17.66 | Lynx |
| 2025 Apr 17 | 08h 33m 45s | +50° 33’ 44” | 17.68 | Lynx |
| 2025 Apr 18 | 08h 35m 00s | +50° 15’ 12” | 17.69 | Lynx |
| 2025 Apr 19 | 08h 36m 16s | +49° 56’ 43” | 17.71 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Apr 20 | 08h 37m 31s | +49° 38’ 16” | 17.73 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Apr 21 | 08h 38m 48s | +49° 19’ 54” | 17.75 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Apr 22 | 08h 40m 03s | +49° 01’ 35” | 17.77 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Apr 23 | 08h 41m 20s | +48° 43’ 19” | 17.79 | Ursa Major |
| 2025 Apr 24 | 08h 42m 38s | +48° 25’ 06” | 17.81 | Ursa Major |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS)?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) from Earth?)
- When does Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS)?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet C/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) 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/2023 Q1 (PANSTARRS) with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.