Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238
Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238 is in the constellation of
Aries,
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) 2015 TS238 from Ujungbatu, Indonesia (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Jakarta):
- 2015 TS238 is above the horizon from Ujungbatu, Indonesia.
- Right now it is placed in the South-West direction at an altitude of 43.48° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 2015 TS238 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238 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) 2015 TS238 to Earth happens on Thu Oct 8 2026 at a distance of 0.012125 Astronomical Units, or 1,813,910 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238, 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) 2015 TS238 at epoch 30 March 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.49931299 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 3.32338570° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.57251486 AU 85,647,004 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.71440232 AU 256,470,936 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.14345859 AU 171,058,970 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.2228 years 446.6107 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Feb-29 05:26:24 2,460,369.7267 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2025-May-20 20:05 2,460,816.3373 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 78.183513676341° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 191.03201377344° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 24.805495785152° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.80607122°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238 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 Jun 14 | 02h 39m 49s | +17° 13’ 23” | 27.08 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 02h 42m 42s | +17° 22’ 32” | 27.10 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 02h 45m 35s | +17° 31’ 39” | 27.11 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 02h 48m 30s | +17° 40’ 44” | 27.13 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 02h 51m 26s | +17° 49’ 47” | 27.15 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 02h 54m 22s | +17° 58’ 43” | 27.17 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 02h 57m 19s | +18° 07’ 36” | 27.19 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 03h 00m 16s | +18° 16’ 22” | 27.21 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 03h 03m 13s | +18° 25’ 01” | 27.23 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 03h 06m 11s | +18° 33’ 32” | 27.25 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 24 | 03h 09m 09s | +18° 41’ 56” | 27.28 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 25 | 03h 12m 06s | +18° 50’ 11” | 27.30 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 26 | 03h 15m 04s | +18° 58’ 17” | 27.32 | Aries |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 03h 18m 01s | +19° 06’ 13” | 27.34 | Aries |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238?: Key information on where to find Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238 in the sky.
- Distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238 from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2015 TS238 with respect to the major Solar System objects.