95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron)
95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) is in the constellation of
Pisces,
at a distance of
Finder Charts
View interactive star map
High precision deep sky finder chart, 60 arcmin wide, showing where 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) is right now. Click on the image to see a more detailed fullscreen tracker view.
Also check out Where is 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron)?, a page that provides all the information needed to find 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) in the sky and additional links to sky charts.
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 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) is visible only through long exposure photography.
- Go to interactive sky chart
If you need to access this information frequently for your observations, you can create a simple customized Quick Access page, so that you can easily bookmark it in your browser favorites or add a shortcut to your mobile phones' home screen.
Distance from Earth
The distance of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) 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 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) 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 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) to Earth happens on Thu Apr 4 2097 at a distance of 7.455320 Astronomical Units, or 1,115,300,037 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 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron), 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 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) at epoch 12 September 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460200.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.37636831 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 6.91660514° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 8.55185962 AU 1,279,339,993 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
18.87413468 AU 2,823,530,366 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
13.71299715 AU 2,051,435,179 km |
| Orbital period | period |
50.7816 years 18,547.9965 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2046-Sep-13 00:43:41 2,468,601.5303 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 339.35855261901° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 209.30820941965° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 196.9435253186° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.01940910°/day |
Orbit Visualization
View 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) in the 3D Solar System Simulator
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) 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 | 01h 22m 12s | +09° 29’ 22” | 18.52 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 06 | 01h 22m 26s | +09° 30’ 37” | 18.51 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 07 | 01h 22m 39s | +09° 31’ 53” | 18.51 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 08 | 01h 22m 53s | +09° 33’ 09” | 18.50 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 09 | 01h 23m 06s | +09° 34’ 24” | 18.49 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 10 | 01h 23m 20s | +09° 35’ 40” | 18.48 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 11 | 01h 23m 33s | +09° 36’ 55” | 18.47 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 12 | 01h 23m 47s | +09° 38’ 11” | 18.46 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 13 | 01h 24m 00s | +09° 39’ 27” | 18.46 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 14 | 01h 24m 14s | +09° 40’ 42” | 18.47 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 15 | 01h 24m 27s | +09° 41’ 58” | 18.48 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 16 | 01h 24m 41s | +09° 43’ 14” | 18.49 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 17 | 01h 24m 54s | +09° 44’ 30” | 18.50 | Pisces |
| 2025 Apr 18 | 01h 25m 08s | +09° 45’ 46” | 18.50 | Pisces |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron)?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) from Earth?)
- When does 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron)?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate 95P/Chiron (2060 Chiron) with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.