Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6
Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6 is in the constellation of
Aries,
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) 2017 GK6 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2017 GK6 is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the East direction at an altitude of 33.08° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 2017 GK6 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6 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) 2017 GK6 to Earth happens on Tue Apr 3 2029 at a distance of 0.011954 Astronomical Units, or 1,788,286 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6, 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) 2017 GK6 at epoch 12 September 2023 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460200.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.34116715 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 14.92413691° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.94369923 AU 141,175,396 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.92106147 AU 287,386,706 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.43238035 AU 214,281,051 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.7143 years 626.1609 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2024-Jan-08 22:18:12 2,460,318.4293 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2025-Sep-26 02:09 2,460,944.5902 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 138.47941839004° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 15.755822024805° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 292.19865323456° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.57493208°/day |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6 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 | 02h 39m 01s | +18° 55’ 54” | 29.05 | Aries |
| 2025 May 14 | 02h 41m 43s | +19° 12’ 29” | 29.05 | Aries |
| 2025 May 15 | 02h 44m 26s | +19° 29’ 00” | 29.05 | Aries |
| 2025 May 16 | 02h 47m 10s | +19° 45’ 26” | 29.04 | Aries |
| 2025 May 17 | 02h 49m 55s | +20° 01’ 48” | 29.04 | Aries |
| 2025 May 18 | 02h 52m 40s | +20° 18’ 04” | 29.04 | Aries |
| 2025 May 19 | 02h 55m 28s | +20° 34’ 17” | 29.03 | Aries |
| 2025 May 20 | 02h 58m 17s | +20° 50’ 24” | 29.03 | Aries |
| 2025 May 21 | 03h 01m 06s | +21° 06’ 26” | 29.03 | Aries |
| 2025 May 22 | 03h 03m 57s | +21° 22’ 23” | 29.02 | Aries |
| 2025 May 23 | 03h 06m 49s | +21° 38’ 13” | 29.02 | Aries |
| 2025 May 24 | 03h 09m 44s | +21° 53’ 58” | 29.01 | Aries |
| 2025 May 25 | 03h 12m 38s | +22° 09’ 36” | 29.01 | Aries |
| 2025 May 26 | 03h 15m 34s | +22° 25’ 08” | 29.01 | Aries |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6?: Key information on locating Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2017 GK6 with respect to the major Solar System objects.