Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2)
Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) is in the constellation of
Taurus,
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 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South-West direction at an altitude of 55.85° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) 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 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) 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 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) to Earth happens on Mon Jun 9 2081 at a distance of 1.370456 Astronomical Units, or 205,017,322 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 297P/Beshore (2008 J2), 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 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) at epoch 27 February 2009 00:00 UTC (JD: 2454890.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.30860610 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 10.26338970° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 2.40884148 AU 360,357,556 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
4.55923123 AU 682,051,285 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.48403635 AU 521,204,421 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.5033 years 2,375.3217 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2008-Mar-21 00:41:22 2,454,546.5287 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2014-Sep-21 08:24 2,456,921.8505 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 131.82004245568° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 98.285080077052° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 52.131741155348° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.15155842°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) 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 May 07 | 05h 07m 27s | +21° 55’ 18” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 08 | 05h 08m 28s | +21° 57’ 35” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 09 | 05h 09m 28s | +21° 59’ 49” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 10 | 05h 10m 29s | +22° 02’ 04” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 11 | 05h 11m 30s | +22° 04’ 16” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 12 | 05h 12m 31s | +22° 06’ 28” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 13 | 05h 13m 33s | +22° 08’ 38” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 14 | 05h 14m 35s | +22° 10’ 45” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 15 | 05h 15m 37s | +22° 12’ 52” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 16 | 05h 16m 39s | +22° 14’ 57” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 17 | 05h 17m 42s | +22° 17’ 01” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 18 | 05h 18m 45s | +22° 19’ 03” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 19 | 05h 19m 48s | +22° 21’ 04” | 23.38 | Taurus |
| 2025 May 20 | 05h 20m 51s | +22° 23’ 03” | 23.38 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2)?: Key information on locating Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2)'s rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) with respect to the major Solar System objects.