Comet Atlas(C/2019 Y4) was discovered on Dec.28,2019 From the Last Alert Telescope in Hawaii. It has an estimated orbit of some 6030 years
and an inclination of 45.38 defrees from the ecliptic. It reaches its closaest point to both the Earth and Sun in May of 2020.
At it's closest point to the Sun(May 31st, 2020) it is within the orbit of Mercury at .25 AU.
Comet Atlas(C/2019 Y4) Tropical Ephemeris 1900-2050 AD Midnight UT
1900 Jan.01 00Leo37
2019 Jan.01 20Leo17
2020 May 23 03Gem54 closest approach to Earth
2020 Jul 01 24Gem48
2030 Jan.01 21Can32 back to home |