Near Earth Object 2016 VY1
Near Earth Object 2016 VY1 is in the constellation of Leo, 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 VY1 from Níkaia, Greece (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Athens):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2016 VY1 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2016 VY1 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 VY1 to Earth will happen on Monday 12 November 2029 at a distance of 0.006710 Astronomical Units, or 1,003,845 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2016 VY1, 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 VY1 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.12829822 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 10.62594927° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.97441998 AU 145,771,154 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.26125282 AU 188,680,737 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.11783640 AU 167,225,946 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.1819 years 431.6838 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | March 13, 2025 2,460,747.9327 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | May 19, 2026 2,461,179.6165 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 202.74959970592° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 230.48647163844° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 237.04944298834° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.83394364°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2016 VY1 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 VY1 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 26 2025 | 09h 12m 37s | +09° 48’ 11” | 27.67 | Cancer |
| Jun 27 2025 | 09h 16m 16s | +09° 35’ 05” | 27.68 | Cancer |
| Jun 28 2025 | 09h 19m 54s | +09° 21’ 49” | 27.68 | Cancer |
| Jun 29 2025 | 09h 23m 31s | +09° 08’ 27” | 27.69 | Leo |
| Jun 30 2025 | 09h 27m 07s | +08° 54’ 57” | 27.69 | Leo |
| Jul 01 2025 | 09h 30m 42s | +08° 41’ 20” | 27.70 | Leo |
| Jul 02 2025 | 09h 34m 17s | +08° 27’ 35” | 27.70 | Leo |
| Jul 03 2025 | 09h 37m 52s | +08° 13’ 45” | 27.71 | Leo |
| Jul 04 2025 | 09h 41m 25s | +07° 59’ 46” | 27.72 | Leo |
| Jul 05 2025 | 09h 44m 58s | +07° 45’ 43” | 27.72 | Leo |
| Jul 06 2025 | 09h 48m 30s | +07° 31’ 33” | 27.73 | Leo |
| Jul 07 2025 | 09h 52m 01s | +07° 17’ 17” | 27.73 | Leo |
| Jul 08 2025 | 09h 55m 31s | +07° 02’ 56” | 27.74 | Leo |
| Jul 09 2025 | 09h 59m 01s | +06° 48’ 30” | 27.74 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2016 VY1: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2016 VY1?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2016 VY1 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2016 VY1 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2016 VY1 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2016 VY1?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2016 VY1 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2016 VY1's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2016 VY1's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2016 VY1 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2016 VY1 with respect to the major Solar System objects.