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In Evidence
Asteroid 2017 XO2
Asteroid 2017 XO2 is in the constellation of Cancer, at a distance of
Finder Charts
The sky charts below show, at different resolutions, the position of asteroid 2017 XO2 in the sky. Click on each chart to access the interactive star map tool.
The following map uses photographic imagery from the Digitized Sky Survey (DSS) to realistically visualize the precise position of asteroid 2017 XO2 against the stars in the background. The horizontal size of the map measures 60 arcminutes. Click on the image to access a more detailed full-screen view.
Equatorial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
The following table lists today's rise, transit and set times of asteroid 2017 XO2 from Bellinzona, Switzerland (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Zurich):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of asteroid 2017 XO2 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of asteroid 2017 XO2 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).
The value of the distance of 2017 XO2 from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the live position tracker.
Closest Approach to Earth
In the period between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2099, the closest approach of asteroid 2017 XO2 to Earth will happen on Saturday 7 November 2099 at a distance of 0.037415 Astronomical Units, or 5,597,258 kilometers:
Note: the values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of asteroid 2017 XO2, 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 asteroid 2017 XO2 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.36446468 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 14.52048747° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.72016206 AU 107,734,711 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.54615434 AU 231,301,398 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.13315820 AU 169,518,054 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.2063 years 440.5896 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | December 1, 2024 2,460,646.3352 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | February 15, 2026 2,461,086.9248 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 93.733076372391° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 218.33696641538° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 322.5486927893° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.81708691°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of asteroid 2017 XO2 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 asteroid 2017 XO2 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 08 2025 | 08h 06m 21s | +11° 05’ 52” | 26.12 | Cancer |
| Jul 09 2025 | 08h 08m 51s | +10° 58’ 34” | 26.11 | Cancer |
| Jul 10 2025 | 08h 11m 21s | +10° 51’ 08” | 26.11 | Cancer |
| Jul 11 2025 | 08h 13m 51s | +10° 43’ 37” | 26.10 | Cancer |
| Jul 12 2025 | 08h 16m 21s | +10° 35’ 57” | 26.10 | Cancer |
| Jul 13 2025 | 08h 18m 51s | +10° 28’ 11” | 26.09 | Cancer |
| Jul 14 2025 | 08h 21m 21s | +10° 20’ 18” | 26.09 | Cancer |
| Jul 15 2025 | 08h 23m 50s | +10° 12’ 17” | 26.08 | Cancer |
| Jul 16 2025 | 08h 26m 20s | +10° 04’ 10” | 26.08 | Cancer |
| Jul 17 2025 | 08h 28m 49s | +09° 55’ 57” | 26.07 | Cancer |
| Jul 18 2025 | 08h 31m 19s | +09° 47’ 35” | 26.07 | Cancer |
| Jul 19 2025 | 08h 33m 47s | +09° 39’ 08” | 26.06 | Cancer |
| Jul 20 2025 | 08h 36m 16s | +09° 30’ 33” | 26.05 | Cancer |
| Jul 21 2025 | 08h 38m 45s | +09° 21’ 52” | 26.05 | Cancer |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Asteroid 2017 XO2: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is asteroid 2017 XO2?: Key information on where to find asteroid 2017 XO2 in the sky.
- Distance of asteroid 2017 XO2 from Earth: Find out how far asteroid 2017 XO2 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is asteroid 2017 XO2?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of asteroid 2017 XO2 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of asteroid 2017 XO2's position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision real time tracker of asteroid 2017 XO2's position using deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days asteroid 2017 XO2's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about asteroid 2017 XO2 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of asteroid 2017 XO2 with respect to the major Solar System objects.