Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS)
Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) is in the constellation of
Leo,
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/2024 L5 (ATLAS) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet C/2024 L5 (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 L5 (ATLAS) 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/2024 L5 (ATLAS) to Earth happens on Thu Apr 10 2025 at a distance of 2.473368 Astronomical Units, or 370,010,606 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/2024 L5 (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.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) at epoch 22 November 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460637.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 1.03749719 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 166.57331674° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 3.43237342 AU 513,475,757 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q | n.a. |
| Semi-major axis | a | n.a. |
| Orbital period | period | n.a. |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2025-Mar-10 09:45:55 2,460,744.9069 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 290.51280389837° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 139.17192796778° |
| Mean anomaly | M | -0.12087666059771° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00112541°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) 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 10 | 11h 11m 36s | -06° 30’ 02” | 16.48 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 11h 11m 00s | -06° 19’ 46” | 16.50 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 11h 10m 26s | -06° 09’ 44” | 16.51 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 11h 09m 54s | -05° 59’ 58” | 16.53 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 11h 09m 23s | -05° 50’ 26” | 16.55 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 11h 08m 53s | -05° 41’ 07” | 16.57 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 11h 08m 25s | -05° 32’ 02” | 16.59 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 11h 07m 58s | -05° 23’ 11” | 16.60 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 11h 07m 32s | -05° 14’ 33” | 16.62 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 11h 07m 08s | -05° 06’ 09” | 16.64 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 11h 06m 45s | -04° 57’ 56” | 16.66 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 11h 06m 23s | -04° 49’ 57” | 16.68 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 11h 06m 03s | -04° 42’ 11” | 16.69 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 11h 05m 44s | -04° 34’ 37” | 16.71 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS)?: Key information on where to find Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) with respect to the major Solar System objects.