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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2016 DY21
Near Earth Object 2016 DY21 is in the constellation of Libra, 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 2016 DY21 from Finström, Aland (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Mariehamn):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2016 DY21 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2016 DY21 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 2016 DY21 to Earth will happen on Saturday 17 February 2035 at a distance of 0.010653 Astronomical Units, or 1,593,653 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2016 DY21, 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 2016 DY21 at epoch May, 04 2025 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460800.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.42102143 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 6.49334941° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.74541803 AU 111,512,950 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.82952366 AU 273,692,844 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.28747084 AU 192,602,897 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.4609 years 533.5861 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | October 4, 2024 2,460,587.6620 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | March 21, 2026 2,461,121.2481 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 280.00021871955° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 149.12942391363° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 143.59761187933° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.67468021°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2016 DY21 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 2016 DY21 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 | 14h 52m 53s | -05° 33’ 23” | 28.61 | Libra |
| Jul 06 2025 | 14h 52m 48s | -05° 39’ 35” | 28.64 | Libra |
| Jul 07 2025 | 14h 52m 45s | -05° 45’ 56” | 28.66 | Libra |
| Jul 08 2025 | 14h 52m 44s | -05° 52’ 26” | 28.69 | Libra |
| Jul 09 2025 | 14h 52m 47s | -05° 59’ 03” | 28.72 | Libra |
| Jul 10 2025 | 14h 52m 51s | -06° 05’ 47” | 28.74 | Libra |
| Jul 11 2025 | 14h 52m 58s | -06° 12’ 38” | 28.77 | Libra |
| Jul 12 2025 | 14h 53m 07s | -06° 19’ 36” | 28.79 | Libra |
| Jul 13 2025 | 14h 53m 18s | -06° 26’ 41” | 28.81 | Libra |
| Jul 14 2025 | 14h 53m 31s | -06° 33’ 52” | 28.84 | Libra |
| Jul 15 2025 | 14h 53m 46s | -06° 41’ 10” | 28.86 | Libra |
| Jul 16 2025 | 14h 54m 04s | -06° 48’ 32” | 28.88 | Libra |
| Jul 17 2025 | 14h 54m 23s | -06° 56’ 02” | 28.91 | Libra |
| Jul 18 2025 | 14h 54m 45s | -07° 03’ 36” | 28.93 | Libra |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2016 DY21: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2016 DY21?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2016 DY21 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2016 DY21 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2016 DY21 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2016 DY21?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2016 DY21 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2016 DY21's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2016 DY21's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2016 DY21 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2016 DY21 with respect to the major Solar System objects.