Near Earth Object 2016 JA6
Near Earth Object 2016 JA6 is in the constellation of Virgo, at a distance of
Finder Charts
The sky charts below show, at different resolutions, the position of Near Earth Object 2016 JA6 in the sky. Click on each chart to access the interactive star map tool.
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 JA6 from Jianghua, China (all times relative to the local timezone Asia/Shanghai):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2016 JA6 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2016 JA6 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 JA6 to Earth will happen on Thursday 6 November 2031 at a distance of 0.007207 Astronomical Units, or 1,078,095 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2016 JA6, 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 JA6 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.27622915 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 16.01075376° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.78719004 AU 117,761,955 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.38805658 AU 207,650,309 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.08762331 AU 162,706,132 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.1343 years 414.3012 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | March 22, 2025 2,460,756.7438 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | May 10, 2026 2,461,171.0450 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 269.31131342758° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 222.18522120955° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 224.23456440857° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.86893305°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2016 JA6 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 JA6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27 2025 | 12h 29m 31s | +11° 05’ 28” | 27.61 | Virgo |
| Jun 28 2025 | 12h 34m 01s | +10° 55’ 12” | 27.63 | Virgo |
| Jun 29 2025 | 12h 38m 25s | +10° 44’ 41” | 27.65 | Virgo |
| Jun 30 2025 | 12h 42m 47s | +10° 33’ 59” | 27.67 | Virgo |
| Jul 01 2025 | 12h 47m 04s | +10° 23’ 06” | 27.69 | Virgo |
| Jul 02 2025 | 12h 51m 17s | +10° 12’ 03” | 27.71 | Virgo |
| Jul 03 2025 | 12h 55m 27s | +10° 00’ 50” | 27.73 | Virgo |
| Jul 04 2025 | 12h 59m 32s | +09° 49’ 28” | 27.76 | Virgo |
| Jul 05 2025 | 13h 03m 34s | +09° 37’ 58” | 27.78 | Virgo |
| Jul 06 2025 | 13h 07m 33s | +09° 26’ 22” | 27.80 | Virgo |
| Jul 07 2025 | 13h 11m 27s | +09° 14’ 38” | 27.82 | Virgo |
| Jul 08 2025 | 13h 15m 19s | +09° 02’ 48” | 27.84 | Virgo |
| Jul 09 2025 | 13h 19m 07s | +08° 50’ 53” | 27.86 | Virgo |
| Jul 10 2025 | 13h 22m 52s | +08° 38’ 52” | 27.89 | Virgo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2016 JA6: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2016 JA6?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2016 JA6 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2016 JA6 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2016 JA6 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2016 JA6?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2016 JA6 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2016 JA6's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2016 JA6's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2016 JA6 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2016 JA6 with respect to the major Solar System objects.