☄️ Named CometID: comet-2p-encke · VSOP87 Real-Time Ephemeris
2P/Encke (Comet Encke · 2026-2027 Return)
The second periodic comet ever identified ('2P') with the shortest orbital period (3.30 years) of any bright comet, rapidly brightening for its late 2026 / early 2027 binocular return (~mag 6).
Distance from Earth (Live)
0.6640 AU
9,933만 km (99,332,986 km)
Light Travel Time
5m 31s
Speed of Light
Perihelion Distance
0.336 AU
Period: 1,204 d
Equatorial Radius
2.4 km
Gravity: 미소 중력
Eccentricity / Inc
e=0.848 / 11.78°
Moons: 0
Surface Temp
Perihelion 0.336 AU
🔭 Discoverer & Orbital Period
Johann Franz Encke (2nd Official Periodic Comet)
Period 3.30 yrs (Next Perihelion Return: Late 2026 / Early 2027!)
🔬 Astrophysical Deep Analysis & Key Features
- • Parent body of the Taurid meteor showers known for bright Halloween fireballs.
🔭 Recommended Telescope & Astrophotography Gear for 2P/Encke
To capture the extended dust and ion tails of a comet, wide-field astronomy binoculars (10×50 or 15×70), fast ED apochromatic refractors (70–100mm f/5), or smart telescopes (ZWO Seestar S50) paired with cooled CMOS cameras deliver the best signal-to-noise ratio.