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In Evidence
Near Earth Object 2020 AW
Near Earth Object 2020 AW is in the constellation of Taurus, 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 2020 AW 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 2020 AW from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2020 AW 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 2020 AW to Earth will happen on Tuesday 18 January 2028 at a distance of 0.009357 Astronomical Units, or 1,399,802 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2020 AW, 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 2020 AW at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.23395886 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 0.35621644° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.61908769 AU 92,614,201 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
0.99724245 AU 149,185,348 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
0.80816507 AU 120,899,774 km |
| Orbital period | period |
0.7265 years 265.3680 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | September 17, 2024 2,460,570.7352 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | June 9, 2025 2,460,836.1032 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 315.77103626961° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 321.15868153381° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 40.379060104747° |
| Mean motion | n | 1.35660670°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2020 AW 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 2020 AW 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 05 2025 | 03h 59m 13s | +20° 35’ 28” | 30.46 | Taurus |
| Jul 06 2025 | 04h 02m 02s | +20° 43’ 59” | 30.46 | Taurus |
| Jul 07 2025 | 04h 04m 53s | +20° 52’ 28” | 30.45 | Taurus |
| Jul 08 2025 | 04h 07m 48s | +21° 00’ 56” | 30.45 | Taurus |
| Jul 09 2025 | 04h 10m 47s | +21° 09’ 19” | 30.45 | Taurus |
| Jul 10 2025 | 04h 13m 49s | +21° 17’ 37” | 30.45 | Taurus |
| Jul 11 2025 | 04h 16m 54s | +21° 25’ 49” | 30.45 | Taurus |
| Jul 12 2025 | 04h 20m 04s | +21° 33’ 52” | 30.45 | Taurus |
| Jul 13 2025 | 04h 23m 15s | +21° 41’ 48” | 30.45 | Taurus |
| Jul 14 2025 | 04h 26m 28s | +21° 49’ 35” | 30.45 | Taurus |
| Jul 15 2025 | 04h 29m 44s | +21° 57’ 10” | 30.46 | Taurus |
| Jul 16 2025 | 04h 33m 02s | +22° 04’ 34” | 30.46 | Taurus |
| Jul 17 2025 | 04h 36m 23s | +22° 11’ 46” | 30.47 | Taurus |
| Jul 18 2025 | 04h 39m 46s | +22° 18’ 45” | 30.48 | Taurus |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2020 AW: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2020 AW?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2020 AW in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2020 AW from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2020 AW is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2020 AW?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2020 AW from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2020 AW's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2020 AW's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2020 AW orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2020 AW with respect to the major Solar System objects.