Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost)
Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) is in the constellation of
Sagittarius,
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 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) 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 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) 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 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) to Earth happens on Thu Dec 28 2056 at a distance of 0.331356 Astronomical Units, or 49,570,221 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 75D/Kohoutek (Lost), 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 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) at epoch 16 June 1994 00:00 UTC (JD: 2449520.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.49630740 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 5.90720926° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 1.78465694 AU 266,980,879 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
5.30163706 AU 793,113,617 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.54314700 AU 530,047,248 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.6695 years 2,436.0275 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 1994-Jun-29 21:33:48 2,449,533.3985 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2001-Feb-28 22:13 2,451,969.4260 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 175.80172466179° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 269.68609454603° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 358.0938421757° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.14778158°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) 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 | 19h 37m 03s | -20° 21’ 55” | 21.13 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 06 | 19h 37m 26s | -20° 20’ 27” | 21.12 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 07 | 19h 37m 47s | -20° 19’ 00” | 21.12 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 08 | 19h 38m 08s | -20° 17’ 36” | 21.11 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 09 | 19h 38m 27s | -20° 16’ 12” | 21.10 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 10 | 19h 38m 47s | -20° 14’ 49” | 21.09 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 11 | 19h 39m 05s | -20° 13’ 28” | 21.08 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 12 | 19h 39m 23s | -20° 12’ 07” | 21.07 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 13 | 19h 39m 40s | -20° 10’ 49” | 21.06 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 14 | 19h 39m 57s | -20° 09’ 31” | 21.05 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 15 | 19h 40m 12s | -20° 08’ 15” | 21.04 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 16 | 19h 40m 27s | -20° 07’ 00” | 21.04 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 17 | 19h 40m 41s | -20° 05’ 47” | 21.03 | Sagittarius |
| 2025 Apr 18 | 19h 40m 55s | -20° 04’ 35” | 21.02 | Sagittarius |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost)?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) from Earth?)
- When does Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost)?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet 75D/Kohoutek (Lost) with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.