Asteroid 2016 WF9
Asteroid 2016 WF9 is in the constellation of
Capricornus,
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 WF9 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2016 WF9 is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 2016 WF9 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid 2016 WF9 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid 2016 WF9 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 WF9 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 WF9 to Earth happens on Sun Dec 31 2045 at a distance of 0.139344 Astronomical Units, or 20,845,601 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 WF9, 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 WF9 at epoch 16 October 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.66484134 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 15.17758252° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.95518152 AU 142,893,122 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
4.74469515 AU 709,796,293 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
2.84993834 AU 426,344,708 km |
| Orbital period | period |
4.8113 years 1,757.3231 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2026-Oct-02 00:59:11 2,461,315.5411 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 342.89250683482° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 125.15859497613° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 213.51880183399° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.20485703°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid 2016 WF9 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 21 | 21h 53m 41s | -14° 32’ 59” | 26.90 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 22 | 21h 53m 59s | -14° 33’ 09” | 26.88 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 23 | 21h 54m 16s | -14° 33’ 23” | 26.87 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 24 | 21h 54m 33s | -14° 33’ 44” | 26.86 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 25 | 21h 54m 48s | -14° 34’ 10” | 26.84 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 26 | 21h 55m 03s | -14° 34’ 42” | 26.83 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 27 | 21h 55m 17s | -14° 35’ 17” | 26.82 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 28 | 21h 55m 29s | -14° 36’ 00” | 26.80 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 29 | 21h 55m 42s | -14° 36’ 48” | 26.79 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 30 | 21h 55m 53s | -14° 37’ 41” | 26.77 | Capricornus |
| 2025 May 31 | 21h 56m 03s | -14° 38’ 39” | 26.76 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 01 | 21h 56m 12s | -14° 39’ 44” | 26.74 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 02 | 21h 56m 21s | -14° 40’ 55” | 26.73 | Capricornus |
| 2025 Jun 03 | 21h 56m 29s | -14° 42’ 11” | 26.72 | Capricornus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid 2016 WF9: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid 2016 WF9?: Key information on locating Asteroid 2016 WF9 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid 2016 WF9 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid 2016 WF9?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid 2016 WF9's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid 2016 WF9's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: high precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid 2016 WF9's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid 2016 WF9 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid 2016 WF9 with respect to the major Solar System objects.