Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS)
Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) is currently in the constellation of Musca, at a distance of 838,806,228 kilometers from Earth.
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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.
Today's rise, transit and set times of Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) from Greenwich, United Kingdom (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Today Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) is not visible from Greenwich, United Kingdom
- C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
- Given its current magnitude, C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) Position and Finder Charts
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Higher precision deep sky finder chart, 60 arcmin wide, showing where Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) is right now. Click on the image to see a more detailed fullscreen tracker view.
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Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) from Earth is currently 838,806,228 kilometers, equivalent to 5.607073 Astronomical Units. Light takes 46 minutes and 37.9564 seconds to travel from Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) and arrive to us.
The following chart shows the distance of Comet C/2024 G2 (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/2024 G2 (ATLAS) from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the Live Position and Data Tracker.
Closest Approach of Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) to Earth
Between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2099, the closest approach of Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) to Earth happens on Thu Apr 10 2025 at a distance of 4.547339 Astronomical Units, or 680,272,256 kilometers:
NOTE: values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) Brightness and Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Comet C/2024 G2 (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.
Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) at epoch 10 April 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460411.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.99684595 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 122.13245579° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 5.34111984 AU 799,020,157 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
3,381.48845396 AU 505,863,473,524 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1,693.41478690 AU 253,331,246,840 km |
| Orbital period | period |
69,687.2335 years 25,453,262.0326 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2025-Jun-14 02:27:54 2,460,840.6027 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 328.88286180096° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 171.39409291219° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 359.99393095563° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00001414°/day |
Visualization of Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) Orbit
This 3d orbit diagram is a feature of our 3D Solar System Simulator and shows the orbit of Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) with respect of the Sun and the orbits of the major planets. The position of Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) and the planets along their orbits in this diagram accurately represents the current configuration of the objects in the Solar System. This is an experimental feature and it requires a WebGL enabled browser. Please provide us feedback!
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Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) 15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) computed for the past and next 7 days, with a 24 hours interval. Click on each row of the table to locate Comet C/2024 G2 (ATLAS) in our Online Planetarium at the chosen date.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Apr 24 | 12h 18m 24s | -76° 15’ 32” | 18.85 | Chamaleon |
| 2024 Apr 25 | 12h 15m 39s | -76° 04’ 37” | 18.85 | Chamaleon |
| 2024 Apr 26 | 12h 13m 00s | -75° 53’ 27” | 18.84 | Chamaleon |
| 2024 Apr 27 | 12h 10m 26s | -75° 42’ 01” | 18.84 | Chamaleon |
| 2024 Apr 28 | 12h 07m 55s | -75° 30’ 19” | 18.83 | Musca |
| 2024 Apr 29 | 12h 05m 31s | -75° 18’ 21” | 18.83 | Musca |
| 2024 Apr 30 | 12h 03m 11s | -75° 06’ 09” | 18.82 | Musca |
| 2024 May 01 | 12h 00m 57s | -74° 53’ 43” | 18.82 | Musca |
| 2024 May 02 | 11h 58m 48s | -74° 41’ 03” | 18.81 | Musca |
| 2024 May 03 | 11h 56m 43s | -74° 28’ 09” | 18.81 | Musca |
| 2024 May 04 | 11h 54m 42s | -74° 15’ 03” | 18.80 | Musca |
| 2024 May 05 | 11h 52m 48s | -74° 01’ 45” | 18.80 | Musca |
| 2024 May 06 | 11h 50m 57s | -73° 48’ 16” | 18.79 | Musca |
| 2024 May 07 | 11h 49m 10s | -73° 34’ 36” | 18.79 | Musca |