Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52
Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52 is in the constellation of
Pisces,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
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Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
Today's rise, transit and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52 from Coolum Beach, Australia (all times relative to the local timezone Australia/Brisbane):
- 2009 WR52 is below the horizon from Coolum Beach, Australia.
- Given its current magnitude, 2009 WR52 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52 from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance data is measured in Astronomical Units and sampled with an interval of 1 day.
The value of the reported distance might be somewhat inaccurate around the times of closest approach for objects passing extremely close to Earth.
Closest Approach
During the next 10 years, the closest approach of Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52 to Earth happens on Sat May 20 2028 at a distance of 0.005066 Astronomical Units, or 757,825 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52, according to the most recent ephemerides data. Magnitude data is sampled with a 2 days interval and there might be inaccuracies for objects changing brightness very rapidly during the course of a few days. For comets there could be large discrepancies between the observed and predicted brightness because of their highly dynamic behaviour.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52 at epoch 30 March 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.15497917 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 4.23671061° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.87344241 AU 130,665,126 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.19382595 AU 178,593,820 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.03363418 AU 154,629,473 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.0509 years 383.8387 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-May-24 13:01:24 2,460,455.0426 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2025-Jun-12 09:09 2,460,838.8813 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 269.95438729786° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 61.002439436394° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 308.84477939186° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.93789405°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 May 22 | 00h 37m 31s | +00° 23’ 40” | 30.32 | Cetus |
| 2025 May 23 | 00h 41m 46s | +00° 49’ 33” | 30.32 | Cetus |
| 2025 May 24 | 00h 46m 00s | +01° 15’ 25” | 30.32 | Cetus |
| 2025 May 25 | 00h 50m 14s | +01° 41’ 13” | 30.33 | Cetus |
| 2025 May 26 | 00h 54m 28s | +02° 06’ 56” | 30.33 | Cetus |
| 2025 May 27 | 00h 58m 41s | +02° 32’ 35” | 30.33 | Cetus |
| 2025 May 28 | 01h 02m 54s | +02° 58’ 09” | 30.33 | Pisces |
| 2025 May 29 | 01h 07m 07s | +03° 23’ 36” | 30.33 | Pisces |
| 2025 May 30 | 01h 11m 18s | +03° 48’ 56” | 30.34 | Pisces |
| 2025 May 31 | 01h 15m 30s | +04° 14’ 10” | 30.34 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 01 | 01h 19m 41s | +04° 39’ 16” | 30.34 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 02 | 01h 23m 51s | +05° 04’ 15” | 30.34 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 03 | 01h 28m 01s | +05° 29’ 04” | 30.35 | Pisces |
| 2025 Jun 04 | 01h 32m 11s | +05° 53’ 45” | 30.35 | Pisces |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52?: Key information on locating Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2009 WR52 with respect to the major Solar System objects.