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In Evidence
Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte
Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte is in the constellation of Cancer, at a distance of
Finder Charts
The sky charts below show, at different resolutions, the position of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte in the sky. Click on each chart to access the interactive star map tool.
The following map uses photographic imagery from the Digitized Sky Survey (DSS) to realistically visualize the precise position of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte against the stars in the background. The horizontal size of the map measures 60 arcminutes. Click on the image to access a more detailed full-screen view.
Equatorial 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
The following table lists today's rise, transit and set times of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance is measured in Astronomical Units and the data is sampled with an interval of 1 day.
Note: The values in this chart may not be entirely accurate around the time of closest approach for objects passing very close to Earth at high speed (e.g., Near-Earth Objects).
The value of the distance of 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the live position tracker.
Closest Approach to Earth
In the period between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2099, the closest approach of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte to Earth will happen on Wednesday 7 August 2086 at a distance of 0.347380 Astronomical Units, or 51,967,240 kilometers:
Note: the values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte, i.e., its apparent magnitude as a function of time. The curve is calculated using the latest ephemerides provided by JPL Horizons. The magnitude data is sampled with the interval of 2 days. Because of this sampling, inaccuracies may occur for objects that have large variations of brightness over a few days. For comets, large discrepancies can arise between the calculated brightness and the observations due to their highly dynamic, and not always precisely predictable, behavior.
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10 2025 | 08h 53m 20s | +15° 29’ 34” | 30.68 | Cancer |
| Jul 11 2025 | 08h 54m 08s | +15° 26’ 29” | 30.68 | Cancer |
| Jul 12 2025 | 08h 54m 56s | +15° 23’ 22” | 30.68 | Cancer |
| Jul 13 2025 | 08h 55m 45s | +15° 20’ 14” | 30.68 | Cancer |
| Jul 14 2025 | 08h 56m 34s | +15° 17’ 04” | 30.68 | Cancer |
| Jul 15 2025 | 08h 57m 23s | +15° 13’ 53” | 30.68 | Cancer |
| Jul 16 2025 | 08h 58m 12s | +15° 10’ 39” | 30.68 | Cancer |
| Jul 17 2025 | 08h 59m 01s | +15° 07’ 24” | 30.68 | Cancer |
| Jul 18 2025 | 08h 59m 50s | +15° 04’ 08” | 30.68 | Cancer |
| Jul 19 2025 | 09h 00m 39s | +15° 00’ 49” | 30.68 | Cancer |
| Jul 20 2025 | 09h 01m 29s | +14° 57’ 30” | 30.67 | Cancer |
| Jul 21 2025 | 09h 02m 17s | +14° 54’ 09” | 30.67 | Cancer |
| Jul 22 2025 | 09h 03m 07s | +14° 50’ 46” | 30.67 | Cancer |
| Jul 23 2025 | 09h 03m 57s | +14° 47’ 22” | 30.67 | Cancer |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte?: Key information on where to find comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte in the sky.
- Distance of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte from Earth: Find out how far comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte's position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days comet 57P/duToit-Neujmin-Delporte's computed ephemeris.