Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2
Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2 is in the constellation of
Taurus,
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 VN2 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2017 VN2 is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the East-South-East direction at an altitude of 36.70° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 2017 VN2 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2 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 VN2 to Earth happens on Mon Nov 20 2028 at a distance of 0.010548 Astronomical Units, or 1,578,001 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2, 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 VN2 at epoch 30 March 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 | 2024-Jan-26 17:51:21 2,460,336.2440 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2024-Nov-30 15:44 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 |
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Asteroid (NEO) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jun 06 | 03h 28m 33s | +19° 21’ 53” | 29.94 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 07 | 03h 32m 19s | +19° 34’ 33” | 29.94 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 08 | 03h 36m 05s | +19° 46’ 58” | 29.94 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 03h 39m 53s | +19° 59’ 06” | 29.93 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 10 | 03h 43m 41s | +20° 10’ 57” | 29.93 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 03h 47m 31s | +20° 22’ 32” | 29.92 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 03h 51m 22s | +20° 33’ 49” | 29.92 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 03h 55m 14s | +20° 44’ 48” | 29.92 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 03h 59m 07s | +20° 55’ 30” | 29.91 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 04h 03m 01s | +21° 05’ 53” | 29.91 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 04h 06m 57s | +21° 15’ 58” | 29.90 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 04h 10m 53s | +21° 25’ 43” | 29.90 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 04h 14m 50s | +21° 35’ 10” | 29.89 | Taurus |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 04h 18m 49s | +21° 44’ 16” | 29.88 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2?: Key information on locating Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2 in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2's rise and set times from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: planetarium-style interactive visualization of Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: information about Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization. 3d interactive visualization showing the orbit of Asteroid (NEO) 2017 VN2 with respect to the major Solar System objects.