Post by Centaur on Nov 14, 2023 12:42:46 GMT -6
Periodic Comet 12P (Pons-Brooks) is currently at magnitude +13.4. It has an orbital period of 71 years and will reach perihelion of 0.781 AU on 2024 APR 21. Based on JPL parameters, it is expected to peak at magnitude +4.4 on the day of perihelion.
The comet will pass 1.546 AU from Earth on 2024 JUN 02. It was discovered in 1812 by Jean-Louis Pons and rediscovered in 1883 by William Brooks.
I’ve created two preview graphics and an ephemeris which can be viewed on my Comets webpage: www.CurtRenz.com/comets.html
Photos and descriptions of the comet would be welcome additions to this thread.
The comet will pass 1.546 AU from Earth on 2024 JUN 02. It was discovered in 1812 by Jean-Louis Pons and rediscovered in 1883 by William Brooks.
I’ve created two preview graphics and an ephemeris which can be viewed on my Comets webpage: www.CurtRenz.com/comets.html
Photos and descriptions of the comet would be welcome additions to this thread.