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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2017 VN2
Near Earth Object 2017 VN2 is in the constellation of Gemini, 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 2017 VN2 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2017 VN2 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2017 VN2 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 2017 VN2 to Earth will happen on Monday 20 November 2028 at a distance of 0.010548 Astronomical Units, or 1,578,001 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2017 VN2, 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 2017 VN2 at epoch March, 30 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460400.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.20551265 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 1.38969706° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.71052220 AU 106,292,608 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.07810840 AU 161,282,722 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
0.89431530 AU 133,787,665 km |
| Orbital period | period |
0.8458 years 308.9117 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | January 26, 2024 2,460,336.2440 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | November 30, 2024 2,460,645.1557 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 296.4831065277° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 251.30292383707° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 74.882749477684° |
| Mean motion | n | 1.16538140°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2017 VN2 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 2017 VN2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07 2025 | 05h 33m 40s | +23° 25’ 23” | 29.75 | Taurus |
| Jul 08 2025 | 05h 38m 00s | +23° 27’ 09” | 29.74 | Taurus |
| Jul 09 2025 | 05h 42m 21s | +23° 28’ 28” | 29.73 | Taurus |
| Jul 10 2025 | 05h 46m 42s | +23° 29’ 19” | 29.72 | Taurus |
| Jul 11 2025 | 05h 51m 05s | +23° 29’ 44” | 29.71 | Taurus |
| Jul 12 2025 | 05h 55m 29s | +23° 29’ 41” | 29.70 | Taurus |
| Jul 13 2025 | 05h 59m 53s | +23° 29’ 10” | 29.69 | Taurus |
| Jul 14 2025 | 06h 04m 19s | +23° 28’ 11” | 29.68 | Gemini |
| Jul 15 2025 | 06h 08m 46s | +23° 26’ 43” | 29.67 | Gemini |
| Jul 16 2025 | 06h 13m 13s | +23° 24’ 47” | 29.66 | Gemini |
| Jul 17 2025 | 06h 17m 42s | +23° 22’ 22” | 29.65 | Gemini |
| Jul 18 2025 | 06h 22m 11s | +23° 19’ 27” | 29.64 | Gemini |
| Jul 19 2025 | 06h 26m 41s | +23° 16’ 03” | 29.63 | Gemini |
| Jul 20 2025 | 06h 31m 11s | +23° 12’ 09” | 29.62 | Gemini |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2017 VN2: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2017 VN2?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2017 VN2 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2017 VN2 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2017 VN2 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2017 VN2?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2017 VN2 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2017 VN2's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2017 VN2's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2017 VN2 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2017 VN2 with respect to the major Solar System objects.