Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS)
Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS) is in the constellation of
Pegasus,
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 R1 (PANSTARRS) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS) is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the West-South-West direction at an altitude of 45.54° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet C/2023 R1 (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 R1 (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 R1 (PANSTARRS) to Earth happens on Sat Jun 13 2026 at a distance of 2.621922 Astronomical Units, or 392,233,981 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 R1 (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 R1 (PANSTARRS) at epoch 04 September 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460192.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.99717592 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 149.31048123° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 3.56793016 AU 533,754,756 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
2,523.22348279 AU 377,468,861,083 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1,263.39570648 AU 189,001,307,919 km |
| Orbital period | period |
44,907.3365 years 16,402,404.6517 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2026-Apr-15 22:07:21 2,461,146.4218 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 144.43147012111° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 62.538584256169° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 359.9790633234° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00002195°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet C/2023 R1 (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 May 30 | 22h 30m 19s | +23° 30’ 54” | 16.48 | Pegasus |
| 2025 May 31 | 22h 29m 49s | +23° 35’ 45” | 16.47 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 01 | 22h 29m 18s | +23° 40’ 34” | 16.45 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 02 | 22h 28m 46s | +23° 45’ 21” | 16.44 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 03 | 22h 28m 13s | +23° 50’ 05” | 16.42 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 04 | 22h 27m 38s | +23° 54’ 48” | 16.41 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 05 | 22h 27m 02s | +23° 59’ 26” | 16.39 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 06 | 22h 26m 25s | +24° 04’ 03” | 16.38 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 22h 25m 46s | +24° 08’ 35” | 16.36 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 22h 25m 05s | +24° 13’ 04” | 16.34 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 22h 24m 24s | +24° 17’ 30” | 16.33 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 22h 23m 42s | +24° 21’ 52” | 16.31 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 22h 22m 58s | +24° 26’ 11” | 16.30 | Pegasus |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 22h 22m 13s | +24° 30’ 24” | 16.28 | Pegasus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS)?: Key information on locating Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS)'s rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet C/2023 R1 (PANSTARRS) with respect to the major Solar System objects.