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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2004 DF2
Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 is in the constellation of Leo, at a distance of
Finder Charts
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Equatorial Coordinates
Apparent
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Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
The following table lists today's rise, transit and set times of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 from East Ruston, United Kingdom (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 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).
Closest Approach to Earth
During the next 10 years, the closest approach of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 to Earth will happen on Wednesday 13 August 2031 at a distance of 0.008260 Astronomical Units, or 1,235,655 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2, 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.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 at epoch February, 19 2004 00:00 UTC (JD: 2453055.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.65300885 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 5.23256691° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.57536023 AU 86,072,665 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
2.74092163 AU 410,036,041 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.65814093 AU 248,054,353 km |
| Orbital period | period |
2.1352 years 779.8850 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | December 30, 2003 2,453,004.0989 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | February 17, 2006 2,453,783.9839 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 89.515974333337° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 325.2273692164° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 23.727097587198° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.46160650°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 relative to the other major objects in the Solar System. You can access more advanced features using our 3D Solar System Viewer.
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 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 05 2025 | 08h 59m 46s | +16° 15’ 59” | 28.94 | Cancer |
| Jul 06 2025 | 09h 03m 40s | +15° 56’ 43” | 28.97 | Cancer |
| Jul 07 2025 | 09h 07m 32s | +15° 37’ 24” | 29.00 | Cancer |
| Jul 08 2025 | 09h 11m 19s | +15° 18’ 04” | 29.03 | Cancer |
| Jul 09 2025 | 09h 15m 03s | +14° 58’ 43” | 29.05 | Cancer |
| Jul 10 2025 | 09h 18m 45s | +14° 39’ 20” | 29.08 | Cancer |
| Jul 11 2025 | 09h 22m 23s | +14° 19’ 58” | 29.10 | Cancer |
| Jul 12 2025 | 09h 25m 58s | +14° 00’ 36” | 29.13 | Leo |
| Jul 13 2025 | 09h 29m 30s | +13° 41’ 15” | 29.15 | Leo |
| Jul 14 2025 | 09h 33m 00s | +13° 21’ 56” | 29.18 | Leo |
| Jul 15 2025 | 09h 36m 27s | +13° 02’ 38” | 29.20 | Leo |
| Jul 16 2025 | 09h 39m 51s | +12° 43’ 23” | 29.23 | Leo |
| Jul 17 2025 | 09h 43m 12s | +12° 24’ 09” | 29.25 | Leo |
| Jul 18 2025 | 09h 46m 31s | +12° 04’ 58” | 29.28 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2004 DF2: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2004 DF2?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2004 DF2?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2004 DF2's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2004 DF2 with respect to the major Solar System objects.