How bright is Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup?
The current visual magnitude of Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup is 23.33. Given its brightness, Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup should be visible only through long exposure photography.
The observed magnitude and coma diameter values are derived from the Comet Observers Database by averaging the values reported in recent observations (more recent than 4 days), when available. The Estimated Magnitude comes from the JPL Horizons ephemerides service and might be inaccurate given the highly dynamic and unpredictable behvior of comets. When available, please refer to the Observed Magnitude value and consider the Estimated 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.
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup, 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.
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup?: Key information on locating Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 26P/Grigg-Skjellerup's computed ephemeris.