Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin
Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin is in the constellation of
Virgo,
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 58P/Jackson-Neujmin from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 58P/Jackson-Neujmin is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the South-South-East direction at an altitude of 40.70° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 58P/Jackson-Neujmin is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin 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 58P/Jackson-Neujmin from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the Live Position and Data Tracker.
Closest Approach
Between 1 January 2013 and 30 December 2100, the closest approach of Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin to Earth happens on Thu Sep 21 2028 at a distance of 0.500553 Astronomical Units, or 74,881,645 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 58P/Jackson-Neujmin, 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 58P/Jackson-Neujmin at epoch 14 July 2020 00:00 UTC (JD: 2459045.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.66261074 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 13.10968052° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.37742868 AU 206,060,398 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
6.78779080 AU 1,015,439,053 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
4.08260974 AU 610,749,725 km |
| Orbital period | period |
8.2493 years 3,013.0423 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2020-May-27 10:11:10 2,458,996.9244 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2028-Aug-26 11:12 2,462,009.9667 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 200.44345516917° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 159.07870525552° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 5.8038373219507° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.11948057°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin 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 05 | 12h 36m 08s | +04° 12’ 33” | 34.26 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 06 | 12h 35m 39s | +04° 16’ 00” | 34.26 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 07 | 12h 35m 10s | +04° 19’ 23” | 34.26 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 08 | 12h 34m 41s | +04° 22’ 45” | 34.26 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 09 | 12h 34m 12s | +04° 26’ 05” | 34.25 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 10 | 12h 33m 44s | +04° 29’ 22” | 34.25 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 11 | 12h 33m 15s | +04° 32’ 37” | 34.25 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 12 | 12h 32m 47s | +04° 35’ 49” | 34.25 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 13 | 12h 32m 19s | +04° 38’ 58” | 34.25 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 14 | 12h 31m 51s | +04° 42’ 04” | 34.25 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 15 | 12h 31m 24s | +04° 45’ 08” | 34.25 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 16 | 12h 30m 56s | +04° 48’ 08” | 34.25 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 17 | 12h 30m 29s | +04° 51’ 06” | 34.25 | Virgo |
| 2025 Apr 18 | 12h 30m 02s | +04° 54’ 01” | 34.25 | Virgo |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin from Earth?)
- When does Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet 58P/Jackson-Neujmin with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.