Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF)
Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF) is in the constellation of
Hydra,
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 P/2022 P2 (ZTF) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- P/2022 P2 (ZTF) is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, P/2022 P2 (ZTF) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF) 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 P/2022 P2 (ZTF) 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 P/2022 P2 (ZTF) to Earth happens on Tue Nov 11 2031 at a distance of 1.162582 Astronomical Units, or 173,919,840 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 P/2022 P2 (ZTF), 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 P/2022 P2 (ZTF) at epoch 20 October 2022 00:00 UTC (JD: 2459873.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.55791731 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 12.44286864° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.98226473 AU 296,542,583 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
6.98558122 AU 1,045,028,078 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4.48392297 AU 670,785,330 km |
| Orbital period | period |
9.4950 years 3,468.0523 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2022-Jul-10 18:53:10 2,459,771.2869 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2032-Jan-07 20:08 2,463,239.3393 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 137.58959186251° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 291.23111690832° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 10.610193390381° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.10380466°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF) 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 16 | 14h 00m 25s | -26° 08’ 25” | 30.19 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 14h 00m 12s | -26° 05’ 13” | 30.20 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 14h 00m 00s | -26° 02’ 03” | 30.21 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 13h 59m 48s | -25° 58’ 55” | 30.22 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 13h 59m 37s | -25° 55’ 51” | 30.23 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 13h 59m 27s | -25° 52’ 48” | 30.24 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 13h 59m 17s | -25° 49’ 48” | 30.25 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 13h 59m 09s | -25° 46’ 50” | 30.25 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 24 | 13h 59m 00s | -25° 43’ 56” | 30.26 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 25 | 13h 58m 53s | -25° 41’ 04” | 30.27 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 26 | 13h 58m 46s | -25° 38’ 15” | 30.28 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 13h 58m 40s | -25° 35’ 29” | 30.29 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 28 | 13h 58m 35s | -25° 32’ 46” | 30.30 | Hydra |
| 2025 Jun 29 | 13h 58m 30s | -25° 30’ 06” | 30.31 | Hydra |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF)?: Key information on where to find Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF) in the sky.
- Distance of Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF) from Earth: Find out how far Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF) from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF)'s position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Comet P/2022 P2 (ZTF) with respect to the major Solar System objects.