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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2015 VO142
Near Earth Object 2015 VO142 is in the constellation of Aquarius, 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 2015 VO142 from Lyakhavichy, Belarus (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Minsk):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2015 VO142 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2015 VO142 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 2015 VO142 to Earth will happen on Tuesday 17 March 2026 at a distance of 0.006977 Astronomical Units, or 1,043,801 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2015 VO142, 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 2015 VO142 at epoch March, 30 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.12584354 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 0.28445095° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.93950470 AU 140,547,903 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.21000684 AU 181,014,447 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.07475577 AU 160,781,175 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.1142 years 406.9707 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | October 30, 2023 2,460,248.2841 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | December 10, 2024 2,460,655.2548 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 20.377333006178° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 95.372005572382° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 134.64781322217° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.88458465°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2015 VO142 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 2015 VO142 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 06 2025 | 23h 13m 34s | -05° 25’ 43” | 28.79 | Aquarius |
| Jul 07 2025 | 23h 14m 52s | -05° 18’ 32” | 28.76 | Aquarius |
| Jul 08 2025 | 23h 16m 08s | -05° 11’ 34” | 28.72 | Aquarius |
| Jul 09 2025 | 23h 17m 23s | -05° 04’ 49” | 28.68 | Aquarius |
| Jul 10 2025 | 23h 18m 34s | -04° 58’ 19” | 28.64 | Aquarius |
| Jul 11 2025 | 23h 19m 44s | -04° 52’ 02” | 28.60 | Aquarius |
| Jul 12 2025 | 23h 20m 52s | -04° 46’ 00” | 28.56 | Aquarius |
| Jul 13 2025 | 23h 21m 58s | -04° 40’ 14” | 28.52 | Aquarius |
| Jul 14 2025 | 23h 23m 01s | -04° 34’ 42” | 28.48 | Aquarius |
| Jul 15 2025 | 23h 24m 02s | -04° 29’ 27” | 28.44 | Aquarius |
| Jul 16 2025 | 23h 25m 00s | -04° 24’ 30” | 28.40 | Aquarius |
| Jul 17 2025 | 23h 25m 56s | -04° 19’ 50” | 28.36 | Aquarius |
| Jul 18 2025 | 23h 26m 49s | -04° 15’ 29” | 28.31 | Aquarius |
| Jul 19 2025 | 23h 27m 40s | -04° 11’ 27” | 28.27 | Aquarius |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2015 VO142: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2015 VO142?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2015 VO142 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2015 VO142 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2015 VO142 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2015 VO142?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2015 VO142 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2015 VO142's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2015 VO142's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2015 VO142 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2015 VO142 with respect to the major Solar System objects.