Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS)
Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is currently in the constellation of Apus, at a distance of 576,629,623 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 G3 (ATLAS) from Greenwich, United Kingdom (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Today Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is not visible from Greenwich, United Kingdom
- C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is below the horizon from Greenwich, United Kingdom.
- Given its current magnitude, C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) Position and Finder Charts
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Higher precision deep sky finder chart, 60 arcmin wide, showing where Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is right now. Click on the image to see a more detailed fullscreen tracker view.
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Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) from Earth is currently 576,629,623 kilometers, equivalent to 3.854531 Astronomical Units. Light takes 32 minutes and 3.4294 seconds to travel from Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) and arrive to us.
The following chart shows the distance of Comet C/2024 G3 (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 G3 (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 G3 (ATLAS) to Earth
Between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2099, the closest approach of Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) to Earth happens on Tue Jan 14 2025 at a distance of 0.938472 Astronomical Units, or 140,393,440 kilometers:
NOTE: values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) Brightness and Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Comet C/2024 G3 (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 G3 (ATLAS) Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) at epoch 08 April 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460409.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 1.00031716 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 117.01759190° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.09419675 AU 14,091,634 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q | n.a. |
| Semi-major axis | a | n.a. |
| Orbital period | period | n.a. |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2025-Jan-13 00:35:48 2,460,688.5249 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 107.88021239193° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 220.06363440832° |
| Mean anomaly | M | -0.053728094804813° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00019256°/day |
Visualization of Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) Orbit
This 3d orbit diagram is a feature of our 3D Solar System Simulator and shows the orbit of Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) with respect of the Sun and the orbits of the major planets. The position of Comet C/2024 G3 (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 G3 (ATLAS) 15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet C/2024 G3 (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 G3 (ATLAS) in our Online Planetarium at the chosen date.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Apr 24 | 17h 51m 06s | -77° 46’ 02” | 18.59 | Apus |
| 2024 Apr 25 | 17h 48m 34s | -77° 55’ 54” | 18.57 | Apus |
| 2024 Apr 26 | 17h 45m 55s | -78° 05’ 36” | 18.55 | Apus |
| 2024 Apr 27 | 17h 43m 04s | -78° 15’ 12” | 18.52 | Apus |
| 2024 Apr 28 | 17h 40m 04s | -78° 24’ 38” | 18.50 | Apus |
| 2024 Apr 29 | 17h 36m 52s | -78° 33’ 55” | 18.48 | Apus |
| 2024 Apr 30 | 17h 33m 32s | -78° 42’ 59” | 18.46 | Apus |
| 2024 May 01 | 17h 29m 58s | -78° 51’ 50” | 18.44 | Apus |
| 2024 May 02 | 17h 26m 14s | -79° 00’ 26” | 18.41 | Apus |
| 2024 May 03 | 17h 22m 18s | -79° 08’ 47” | 18.39 | Apus |
| 2024 May 04 | 17h 18m 11s | -79° 16’ 50” | 18.37 | Apus |
| 2024 May 05 | 17h 13m 53s | -79° 24’ 35” | 18.35 | Apus |
| 2024 May 06 | 17h 09m 20s | -79° 31’ 59” | 18.33 | Apus |
| 2024 May 07 | 17h 04m 37s | -79° 39’ 01” | 18.30 | Apus |