KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule)
KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) is in the constellation of Sagittarius, at a distance of
Finder Charts
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The following map uses photographic imagery from the Digitized Sky Survey (DSS) to realistically visualize the precise position of KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) against the stars in the background. The horizontal size of the map measures 60 arcminutes. Click on the image to access a more detailed full-screen view.
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 KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) 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).
The value of the distance of 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the live position tracker.
Closest Approach to Earth
In the period between January 1, 2000 and January 5, 2034, the closest approach of KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) to Earth will happen on Thursday 28 July 2033 at a distance of 41.875976 Astronomical Units, or 6,264,556,879 kilometers:
Note: the values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.03843578 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 2.44732813° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 42.44654565 AU 6,349,912,861 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
45.83990436 AU 6,857,552,099 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
44.14322501 AU 6,603,732,480 km |
| Orbital period | period |
293.2948 years 107,125.9077 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | December 7, 2065 2,475,627.2716 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 188.48003913061° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 159.11307274822° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 309.50205897015° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00336053°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) 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 KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19 2025 | 19h 48m 20s | -19° 19’ 13” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jun 20 2025 | 19h 48m 16s | -19° 19’ 23” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jun 21 2025 | 19h 48m 11s | -19° 19’ 34” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jun 22 2025 | 19h 48m 07s | -19° 19’ 44” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jun 23 2025 | 19h 48m 03s | -19° 19’ 55” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jun 24 2025 | 19h 47m 58s | -19° 20’ 05” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jun 25 2025 | 19h 47m 54s | -19° 20’ 16” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jun 26 2025 | 19h 47m 49s | -19° 20’ 28” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jun 27 2025 | 19h 47m 45s | -19° 20’ 39” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jun 28 2025 | 19h 47m 40s | -19° 20’ 50” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jun 29 2025 | 19h 47m 36s | -19° 21’ 02” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jun 30 2025 | 19h 47m 31s | -19° 21’ 13” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jul 01 2025 | 19h 47m 27s | -19° 21’ 24” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
| Jul 02 2025 | 19h 47m 22s | -19° 21’ 37” | N.A. | Sagittarius |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule)?: Key information on where to find KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) in the sky.
- Distance of KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) from Earth: Find out how far KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule)'s position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule)'s computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of KBO 2014 MU69 (Ultima Thule) with respect to the major Solar System objects.