Asteroid 2016 HO3
Asteroid 2016 HO3 is in the constellation of
Leo,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
Today's rise, transit and set times of Asteroid 2016 HO3 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2016 HO3 is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 2016 HO3 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid 2016 HO3 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid 2016 HO3 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. The value of the distance of 2016 HO3 from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the Live Position and Data Tracker.
Closest Approach
Between 1 January 2000 and 31 December 2099, the closest approach of Asteroid 2016 HO3 to Earth happens on Sat Nov 9 2030 at a distance of 0.107290 Astronomical Units, or 16,050,392 kilometers:
NOTE: values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid 2016 HO3, 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 2016 HO3 at epoch 16 October 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.10262718 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 7.79777099° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.89849643 AU 134,413,154 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.10400781 AU 165,157,217 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.00125212 AU 149,785,186 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.0019 years 365.9431 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Oct-04 17:06:14 2,460,588.2127 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2025-Oct-05 15:44 2,460,954.1558 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 304.94342015087° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 65.751268442446° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 12.087783357832° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.98375941°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid 2016 HO3 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 May 13 | 11h 02m 39s | +23° 41’ 05” | 23.50 | Leo |
| 2025 May 14 | 11h 03m 06s | +22° 56’ 35” | 23.52 | Leo |
| 2025 May 15 | 11h 03m 34s | +22° 12’ 13” | 23.55 | Leo |
| 2025 May 16 | 11h 04m 06s | +21° 28’ 01” | 23.57 | Leo |
| 2025 May 17 | 11h 04m 41s | +20° 43’ 59” | 23.59 | Leo |
| 2025 May 18 | 11h 05m 17s | +20° 00’ 06” | 23.61 | Leo |
| 2025 May 19 | 11h 05m 56s | +19° 16’ 22” | 23.64 | Leo |
| 2025 May 20 | 11h 06m 36s | +18° 32’ 49” | 23.66 | Leo |
| 2025 May 21 | 11h 07m 19s | +17° 49’ 25” | 23.68 | Leo |
| 2025 May 22 | 11h 08m 03s | +17° 06’ 11” | 23.70 | Leo |
| 2025 May 23 | 11h 08m 49s | +16° 23’ 07” | 23.72 | Leo |
| 2025 May 24 | 11h 09m 37s | +15° 40’ 13” | 23.75 | Leo |
| 2025 May 25 | 11h 10m 27s | +14° 57’ 29” | 23.77 | Leo |
| 2025 May 26 | 11h 11m 19s | +14° 14’ 54” | 23.79 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid 2016 HO3: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Asteroid 2016 HO3?: Key information on locating Asteroid 2016 HO3 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid 2016 HO3 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid 2016 HO3?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid 2016 HO3's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid 2016 HO3's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid 2016 HO3's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid 2016 HO3 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid 2016 HO3 with respect to the major Solar System objects.