Comet 94P/Russell
Comet 94P/Russell is in the constellation of
Capricornus,
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 94P/Russell from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 94P/Russell is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 94P/Russell is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 94P/Russell from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 94P/Russell 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 94P/Russell 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 94P/Russell to Earth happens on Tue Feb 23 2010 at a distance of 1.275150 Astronomical Units, or 190,759,767 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 94P/Russell, 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 94P/Russell at epoch 26 October 2013 00:00 UTC (JD: 2456592.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.36387421 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 6.18391849° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 2.23406307 AU 334,211,079 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
4.78990332 AU 716,559,340 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.51198320 AU 525,385,209 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.5817 years 2,403.9591 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2016-Oct-28 00:26:52 2,457,689.5187 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2023-May-28 23:27 2,460,093.4778 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 92.663101402853° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 70.90800527207° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 195.71820172493° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.14975296°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 94P/Russell 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 | 21h 08m 21s | -20° 59’ 20” | 22.26 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 06 | 21h 09m 08s | -20° 57’ 11” | 22.26 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 07 | 21h 09m 54s | -20° 55’ 06” | 22.25 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 08 | 21h 10m 40s | -20° 53’ 04” | 22.25 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 09 | 21h 11m 26s | -20° 51’ 03” | 22.25 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 10 | 21h 12m 11s | -20° 49’ 06” | 22.24 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 11 | 21h 12m 55s | -20° 47’ 11” | 22.24 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 12 | 21h 13m 38s | -20° 45’ 19” | 22.24 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 13 | 21h 14m 21s | -20° 43’ 30” | 22.23 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 14 | 21h 15m 03s | -20° 41’ 43” | 22.23 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 15 | 21h 15m 45s | -20° 40’ 00” | 22.23 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 16 | 21h 16m 26s | -20° 38’ 19” | 22.22 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 17 | 21h 17m 06s | -20° 36’ 42” | 22.22 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Apr 18 | 21h 17m 46s | -20° 35’ 07” | 22.22 | Capricornus |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet 94P/Russell?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet 94P/Russell from Earth?)
- When does Comet 94P/Russell rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet 94P/Russell?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet 94P/Russell orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet 94P/Russell with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet 94P/Russell for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet 94P/Russell in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet 94P/Russell with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.