Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS)
Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) is in the constellation of
Corvus,
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/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 |
Orbit Visualization
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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 Apr 11 | 12h 52m 09s | -23° 43’ 23” | 15.65 | Hydra |
| 2025 Apr 12 | 12h 49m 24s | -23° 24’ 25” | 15.66 | Hydra |
| 2025 Apr 13 | 12h 46m 41s | -23° 05’ 11” | 15.66 | Hydra |
| 2025 Apr 14 | 12h 44m 00s | -22° 45’ 43” | 15.66 | Corvus |
| 2025 Apr 15 | 12h 41m 20s | -22° 26’ 01” | 15.67 | Corvus |
| 2025 Apr 16 | 12h 38m 41s | -22° 06’ 08” | 15.67 | Corvus |
| 2025 Apr 17 | 12h 36m 03s | -21° 46’ 03” | 15.68 | Corvus |
| 2025 Apr 18 | 12h 33m 28s | -21° 25’ 50” | 15.68 | Corvus |
| 2025 Apr 19 | 12h 30m 55s | -21° 05’ 28” | 15.69 | Corvus |
| 2025 Apr 20 | 12h 28m 23s | -20° 45’ 00” | 15.69 | Corvus |
| 2025 Apr 21 | 12h 25m 54s | -20° 24’ 25” | 15.70 | Corvus |
| 2025 Apr 22 | 12h 23m 26s | -20° 03’ 46” | 15.71 | Corvus |
| 2025 Apr 23 | 12h 21m 00s | -19° 43’ 04” | 15.72 | Corvus |
| 2025 Apr 24 | 12h 18m 36s | -19° 22’ 21” | 15.73 | Corvus |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS)?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) from Earth?)
- When does Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS)?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet C/2024 L5 (ATLAS) 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/2024 L5 (ATLAS) with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.