Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84
Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84 is in the constellation of
Leo,
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) 2016 EP84 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2016 EP84 is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 2016 EP84 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84 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) 2016 EP84 to Earth happens on Wed Jan 3 2029 at a distance of 0.012776 Astronomical Units, or 1,911,279 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84, 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) 2016 EP84 at epoch 30 March 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.17317739 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 0.81889682° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.98428995 AU 147,247,681 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.39660756 AU 208,929,517 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.19044875 AU 178,088,599 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.2989 years 474.4216 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2023-Nov-11 14:19:55 2,460,260.0972 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2025-Feb-28 00:27 2,460,734.5188 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 195.54723717129° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 287.41321306251° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 106.54029067541° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.75881869°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84 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 06 | 10h 37m 35s | +07° 19’ 35” | 29.18 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 10h 41m 16s | +06° 58’ 13” | 29.19 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 10h 44m 56s | +06° 36’ 49” | 29.20 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 10h 48m 35s | +06° 15’ 26” | 29.21 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 10h 52m 12s | +05° 54’ 03” | 29.23 | Sextans |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 10h 55m 48s | +05° 32’ 41” | 29.24 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 10h 59m 22s | +05° 11’ 20” | 29.25 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 11h 02m 56s | +04° 50’ 01” | 29.27 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 11h 06m 26s | +04° 28’ 43” | 29.28 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 11h 09m 57s | +04° 07’ 28” | 29.30 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 11h 13m 26s | +03° 46’ 15” | 29.31 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 11h 16m 54s | +03° 25’ 05” | 29.32 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 11h 20m 21s | +03° 03’ 57” | 29.34 | Leo |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 11h 23m 47s | +02° 42’ 53” | 29.35 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84?: Key information on locating Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2016 EP84 with respect to the major Solar System objects.