Asteroid 2017 XO2
Asteroid 2017 XO2 is in the constellation of
Gemini,
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 2017 XO2 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 2017 XO2 is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 2017 XO2 is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Asteroid 2017 XO2 from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Asteroid 2017 XO2 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 2017 XO2 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 2017 XO2 to Earth happens on Sat Nov 7 2099 at a distance of 0.037415 Astronomical Units, or 5,597,258 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 2017 XO2, 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 2017 XO2 at epoch 16 October 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 | 2024-Dec-01 20:02:37 2,460,646.3352 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2026-Feb-15 10:11 2,461,086.9248 JD |
|
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Jun 10 | 06h 54m 41s | +13° 38’ 39” | 26.18 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 11 | 06h 57m 17s | +13° 35’ 00” | 26.18 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 12 | 06h 59m 54s | +13° 31’ 13” | 26.18 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 13 | 07h 02m 30s | +13° 27’ 18” | 26.18 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 14 | 07h 05m 07s | +13° 23’ 14” | 26.18 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 15 | 07h 07m 42s | +13° 19’ 02” | 26.18 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 16 | 07h 10m 18s | +13° 14’ 42” | 26.18 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 17 | 07h 12m 53s | +13° 10’ 14” | 26.18 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 18 | 07h 15m 27s | +13° 05’ 36” | 26.18 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 19 | 07h 18m 02s | +13° 00’ 52” | 26.17 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 20 | 07h 20m 37s | +12° 55’ 59” | 26.17 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 07h 23m 11s | +12° 50’ 58” | 26.17 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 22 | 07h 25m 45s | +12° 45’ 50” | 26.17 | Gemini |
| 2025 Jun 23 | 07h 28m 19s | +12° 40’ 32” | 26.17 | Gemini |
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 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 position tracker with 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.